New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, December 6, 1956
Add to My HeroesAnthony William Balga
Patrolman Balga was killed in an automobile accident while assigned to Patrol Borough Brooklyn. He was driving an unmarked vehicle when he struck a abutment on the Manhattan Bridge near the intersection of Canal Street and Chrystie Street.
Patrolman Balga was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean war and had served with the New York City Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 12247
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRIP Uncle Tony. You passed away five months before I was born, but I always think of you as I was named for you. Love, Dan
D. Anthony Mahoney
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April 2, 2022
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