North Platte Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Thursday, November 2, 1916
Add to My HeroesHank L. Baker
Chief Hank Baker succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a train. He was searching a train for a wanted man and as he stepped off of it he stepped into the patch of an oncoming engine.
His leg was severed by the train's wheels and he died from his injury the following day.
Chief Baker was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 1, 1916
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 95th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 2, 2011
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