Gloucester City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 6, 1946
Age: 75
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: February 27, 1946
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Blackburn was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he walked his beat at the intersection of Cumberland and Atlantic Streets. He succumbed to internal injuries eight days later.
Patrolman Blackburn, who was 75 years old, had served as a Patrolman for 34 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.