Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Friday, July 13, 1917
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 month
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: July 13, 1917
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Railroad Policeman William Bradley was struck and killed by a train approximately one mile west of Bellwood, Pennsylvania, at approximately 10:45 pm.
It is believed he did not hear one the train approaching as he walked along the track. His body was found a short time later.
Policeman Bradley had served with the Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department for approximately one month and had previously served with the Altoona Police Department. He was survived by his wife.