New Albany Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, April 2, 1928
James Appleby
Patrolman James Appleby died as the result of contracting rabies when he was bitten by a cat while on patrol in December 1927.
The cat had been following him as he made his rounds and followed him into a store. The cat then fell down at his feet. As he reached down to pick it up the cat bit him on hand, causing a wound. He developed hydrophobia as a result and died on April 2nd, 1928.
Patrolman Appleby was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 72
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Thursday, December 1, 1927
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsPatrolman Appleby,
On today, the 89th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Albany.
R.I.P.
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