Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, February 17, 1912
Add to My HeroesJoseph Dolphin
Policeman Joseph Dolphin was killed when he and his horse were thrown under the wheels of a trolley on Midvale Avenue at 31st Street (modern day Fox Street).
The horse became frightened, reared and plunged in front of the fast-moving trolley. The horse was also killed.
Policeman Dolphin was a Spanish-American war veteran and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for four and a half years. He was survived by his pregnant wife and 6-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years, 6 months
- Badge 3919
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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