Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, August 10, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn Harrison Bousman
Special Policeman John Bousman was struck and killed by a train while patrolling the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad's bridge across the Mississippi River between Clinton, Iowa, and Illinois.
A passing train crew located his body on the Iowa side of the bridge.
Policeman Bousman was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Iowa
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Bousman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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