Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Sunday, February 16, 1936
Add to My HeroesArthur R. Cornthwaite
Police Officer Arthur Cornthwaite succumbed to head injuries sustained four days earlier when he slipped on ice and fell at the intersection of Caroline Street and Jefferson Street.
He was taken to the Sydenham Hospital where he remained until succumbing to complications of a skull fracture.
Officer Cornthwaite had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 15 months and had previously served with the Maryland House of Correction for several years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, father, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 12, 1936
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