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Photograph: Trooper Francis R. O'Brien

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Trooper Francis R. O'Brien
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey

End of Watch: Monday, November 27, 1944

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 1 month
Badge Number: 592

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 6, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper O'Brien succumbed to internal injuries sustained while rescuing a small child from a burning house. During the rescue attempt both he and the child were exposed to severe smoke. The baby died while en route to the hospital and Trooper O'Brien suffered severe damage to his lungs. He died as a result of that damage nine years later.

Trooper O'Brien had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and child.

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