Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, July 28, 1929
Benjamin Logan Mayfield
Special Agent Ben Mayfield was struck and killed by a switch engine in the railroad's freight yards near Twelfth Street and Mulberry Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
His body was located by a Kansas City Southern train crew. It was believed that he didn't see the approaching the switch engine while patrolling the railroad yard and was inadvertently struck.
Special Agent Mayfield had served with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department for three years. He was survived by his mother and nine siblings.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Missouri
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsAgent Mayfield,
On today, the 88th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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