Patrolman Christian L. Kirkegard

Patrolman Christian L. Kirkegard | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman Christian L. Kirkegard

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, November 20, 1929

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Christian L. Kirkegard

Patrolman Kirkegard was struck by an automobile and severely injured while guarding gasoline supply trucks during a drivers strike. Patrolman Kirkegard was removed to Post Graduate Hospital where he died the next month.

Patrolman Kirkegard was a WWI veteran of the 77th Division in France. He was survived by his wife and four children. He was assigned to Motorcycle Unit 1, the present day Highway 1.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 1872

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Wednesday, October 16, 1929
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Rest In Peace , hero ! World war 1 hero ans hero to the city !

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