Belleville Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 1950
Add to My HeroesJames T. Smith
Patrolman James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Mill Street.
While on patrol, Patrolman Smith's brakes failed causing him to be propelled over the handlebars into the curb, resulting in brain damage.
Patrolman Smith had served with the Belleville Police Department for almost 3 years and had received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Invasion of Sicily while serving with the United States Army. He is survived by wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 2 years, 9 months
- Badge 17
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 17, 1950
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