New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, July 21, 1943
Add to My HeroesRalph Martin
Lieutenant Ralph Martin died of injuries he received when he fell into a shaft while performing a building inspection.
Lieutenant Martin had served with the New York City Police Department for thirty-six years and was survived by his three sisters. He was assigned to the Bureau of Buildings and Repairs, the present-day Buildings Maintenance Section.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 36 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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