Patrolman William B. Gill

Patrolman William B. Gill | New York City Police Department, New York Patrolman William B. Gill | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman William B. Gill | New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman William B. Gill | New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman William B. Gill

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, May 27, 1923

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William B. Gill

Patrolman William Gill was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol.

Patrolman Gill was on motorcycle patrol in the Long Island City area of Queens when his motorcycle skidded on the trolley track at the corner of Vernon Avenue and Fourteenth Street. He was thrown from his motorcycle and he struck his head on the ground and fractured his skull. He died at the scene.

Patrolman Gill was assigned to the 109th Precinct, the present day 108th Precinct.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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Patrolman Gill,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New York City.

R.I.P.
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May 27, 2023

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