Patrolman James H. Purdon

Patrolman James H. Purdon | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky Patrolman James H. Purdon | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman James H. Purdon | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman James H. Purdon | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman James H. Purdon

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, July 27, 1901

Add to My Heroes

James H. Purdon

Patrolman James Purdon was killed in a fire at a photographic supply company in the 400 block of West Jefferson Street, as he attempted to rescue residents who lived in apartments above the supply company. Patrolman Purdon made his way to the upper floors in an attempt to rescue the residents, but was over come by smoke and died in the fire.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fire

fire, rescue

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 5 Reflections

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 27, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths