New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, May 25, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames N. Skiff
Trooper James Skiff succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash one week earlier when the sidecar he was riding in struck a trolley car in Ogdensburg.
Trooper Skiff was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New York State Police for three years.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, May 20, 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsLt. Skiff lost his life over 100 years ago, and because he gave his life we will never ever forget him.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
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