Patrolman John T. Plunkett, Newark Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman John T. Plunkett

Newark Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, December 12, 1924

John T. Plunkett

Patrolman Plunkett was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. A car pulled out in front of his motorcycle, causing him to lose control. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to severe head injuries.

Patrolman Plunkett had served with the agency for 6 years.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

Most Recent Reflection

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Uncle John changed the lives of our entire family. He joined the force after surviving WWI (wounded, missing in action, amnesia). He told my grandmother that he would pay the monthly stipend due the family so my mother and Uncle Joe could return to high school. They went on to become a teacher and an engineer. We can't describe our admiration for John Plunkett's life of sacrifice and kindness.

Charlie Reilly
nephew

February 15, 2017