Patrolman Walter A. Cavanagh

Patrolman Walter A. Cavanagh | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Walter A. Cavanagh

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, September 16, 1921

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Walter A. Cavanagh

Patrolman Cavanagh was killed when his motorcycle was stuck by a vehicle at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 196th Street in the Bronx.
Patrolman Cavanagh was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 1114

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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Patrolman Walter Cavanagh, Badge number 1114, was my grandfather. He was killed when my father was 3 years old so I obviously didn’t have the chance to have even a distant memory. I have his nightstick and sometimes wonder what he was like when I see it. RIP, patrolman.

Ray Cavanagh
Grandson

June 4, 2020

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