Patrolman Danford D. Dunn

Patrolman Danford D. Dunn | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Danford D. Dunn

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, July 6, 1886

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Danford D. Dunn

Patrolman Danford Dunn succumbed to injuries he sustained three weeks earlier in Charlestown when he was kicked in the stomach by his horse during the city's anniversary celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Patrolman Dunn had served with the Boston Police Department for less than four years and was assigned to District 12. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 3 years, 8 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Animal related
  • Incident Date Thursday, June 17, 1886

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Patrolman Dunn, it has been 137 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 6, 2023

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