New York Municipal Police Force, New York
End of Watch Thursday, June 2, 1853
Add to My HeroesGeorge Trenchard
Shadow Trenchard succumbed to burns and injuries received three days earlier when he was assisting the fire department fight a fire on Essex Street. He fell through grating into the basement of the house where he struck his head and received severe burns.
Shadow Trenchard was referred to as a "shadow," a designation conceptually similar to that of a Detective, but one that predated the use of the term Detective in the New York City police.
Shadow Trenchard was an attaché to the Chief's Office. He was survived by several children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
- Incident Date Tuesday, May 31, 1853
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On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.
R.I.P.
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