New Albany Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, April 2, 1928
Add to My HeroesJames 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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