New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, June 22, 1942
Joseph W. Swoboda
Patrolman Swoboda was struck and killed by a trolley car while patrolling the Queensboro Bridge. His body was found by a trolley car conductor between the tracks and the guardrail near the Long Island side of the bridge.
Patrolman Swoboda was regularly assigned to Traffic Unit C but had been temporarily assigned to patrol the bridge.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge 3771
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Swoboda. My father may he too rest in peace served New York City from the late 1920's until August of 1966. Your bravery will be so honored. I was wondering if you were related to former New York mets outfielder, Ron Swoboda born around the time you were killed in the line of duty.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 21, 2018
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