Patrolman Rush A. Webster

Patrolman Rush A. Webster | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Rush A. Webster

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, June 20, 1915

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Rush A. Webster

Patrolman Rush Webster died of injuries he received when he was struck by an automobile.

Patrolman Webster was attempting to warn another officer about a speeding automobile on the Queensboro Bridge when he was struck by another automobile. Patrolman Webster was removed to Flower Hospital and died 21 days later from his injuries.

Patrolman Webster had served with the New York City Police Department for 19 years and was assigned to the 31st Precinct (the present day 19th Precinct). His wife and four children survived him.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Monday, May 31, 1915
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I am honored to call you my Great-Great Grandfather! Family hero stories always include you and the many great deeds you had accomplished for your community. Including the service and generosity of your dear wife Eva, in the neighborhoods in which you lived, the Bronx and in your church community. I am happy to be able to share your legacy with my own children and our extended family. It is a large posterity that you have now. We look forward to meeting you on the other side of this life!

Carrie Greenberg
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October 26, 2019

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