New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Friday, May 2, 1930
Add to My HeroesJohn D. Divers
Trooper John Divers died after contracting septicemia while on duty in Florence Township in January 1930. Septicemia is a result of bacteria in the blood.
Trooper Divers contracted the illness when an open wound on his finger came in contact with a suspect's blood during an arrest four months earlier.
Trooper Divers had served with the New Jersey State Police for eight years. He is survived by his wife and parents.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 127
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Sunday, January 19, 1930
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