Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, February 7, 1933
Add to My HeroesRobert Clarence Taylor
Police Officer Robert Taylor was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a robbery call.
He and another motorcycle officer, who was also responding to the same call, collided at the intersection of Marshall Street and Susquehanna Avenue. Officer Taylor succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. The other officer suffered serious injuries and recovered.
Officer Taylor was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for six years. He was survived by his mother, stepfather, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsOfficer Taylor,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine
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