Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, January 21, 1918
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 3013
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: January 21, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman James Wilson was killed when he was struck by a freight train between Front and G streets while watching freight cars for thieves.
He was a six-year veteran of the force.