Patrolman Rush A. Webster, 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

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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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 21, 2015