Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, October 7, 1934
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: August 8, 1934
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John Ralph died from injuries that was incurred in an on duty automobile accident.
The officer was a passenger in a department automobile, traveling home after being being called to the station on police business. At the corner of Dorchester Avenue and Washburn Street, the officer's vehicle was cut off by another driver, and a collision occurred. Officer Ralph died of his injuries two months later.
Patrolman Ralph had served with the Boston Police Department for six years, and was survived by his wife and six children.