New York Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Friday, April 19, 1940
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 11 years, 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Train accident
Date of Incident: April 19, 1940
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Humphrey See was killed in a train accident near Little Falls, New York.
He was riding on the train known as the Lake Shore Limited, between New York and Chicago, when it jumped the tracks, causing 18 cars to derail. Over 30 people were killed in the accident.
Patrolman See was a WWI veteran and had served with the New York Central Railroad Police for just under 12 years. He was survived by his wife and son. His son was later killed in action during WWII.