Gordo Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, February 24, 1979
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 5443
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: February 24, 1979
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Newbern Moss succumbed to smoke inhalation while attempting to rescue occupants trapped in burning home.
Patrolman Moss had served with the Gordo Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children. One of sons went on to become a sergeant with the Gordo Police Department.