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 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, May 20, 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNever to be forgotten. RIP sir.
First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D
May 25, 2024
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