New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, September 30, 1947
Add to My HeroesCharles A. Brereton
Patrolman Charles Brereton died of injuries he sustained when he fell from ESU Truck 12 while on duty.
Officer Brereton was riding on the back of an ESU truck while it was backing into the precinct garage. He fell from the back of the truck and was subsequently crushed by the vehicle.
Officer Brereton was a United States World War I Army veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for at least seven years. He was survived by his wife and two sons, who also served with the New York City Police Department.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 14322
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsWe are all NYPD ESU forever. RIP Ptl. Brereton
Det. Joseph Clark
NYPD/ESU
October 1, 2022
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