Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, December 25, 1927
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 25, 1927
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Herbert Allen died of head injuries he received in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Washington Street and Fairbanks Street.
Patrolman Allen had served with the Boston Police Department for almost two years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and three brothers