Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1948
Add to My HeroesThomas Joseph Burns
Police Officer Thomas Burns was killed in a motorcycle crash when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle turning in front of him on Erdman Avenue from North Pointe Road.
The other driver was charged with a failure to grant a right-of-way charge.
Officer Burns was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 1559
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Burns,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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