Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, January 31, 1930
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 4 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 31, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with involuntary manslaughter
Corporal Lawry was killed when a reckless driver who was driving on the wrong side of the road struck his patrol motorcycle. The suspect was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Corporal Lawry was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard and had served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for six and a half years and was survived by his mother.