Sergeant Michael J. Hunt

Sergeant Michael J. Hunt | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Sergeant Michael J. Hunt

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, August 4, 1948

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Michael J. Hunt

Sergeant Hunt died from injuries suffered when he was struck by a truck on June 23 while directing traffic in front of the Convention Center during the Republican National Convention.

Sergeant Hunt was a U.S Army veteran of World war I and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 33 years. He had been widowed and was survived by his seven children. He was a native of County Mayo, Ireland

Bio

  • Age 61
  • Tour 33 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Wednesday, June 23, 1948
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

directing traffic

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Rest in peace Sergeant Hunt. Terrible that you lost your wife and had to take take care of seven children. A really valiant man and devoted father!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 2, 2019

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