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Police Officer Harry J. Orr | Rahway Police Department, New Jersey
Rahway Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer

Harry J. Orr

Rahway Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Monday, December 4, 1922

Biographical Info

Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 1, 1922
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Police Officer Harry Orr was killed in an accident while riding on his department motorcycle.

He was on patrol and approaching the corner of St. George Avenue and Sycamore Street when he struck the rear of a truck that had no rear lights. He sustained severe injuries and was taken to Rahway Hospital, where he died.

Officer Orr had served with the Rahway Police Department for at least 5 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and father.