Rahway Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Monday, December 4, 1922
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
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.