Sergeant Francis "Frank" McGraw, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Sergeant Francis "Frank" McGraw

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, May 6, 1942

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Francis "Frank" McGraw

Sergeant Frank McGraw was struck and killed when he attempted to save a pedestrian from being hit by a truck while crossing the street at Ashland Avenue near Carpenter Street in Chicago.

A car stopped to allow people to cross Ashland Avenue. A tractor-trailer hit the back of the car, causing it to jackknife into another lane. A truck in the next lane swerved to avoid the tractor-trailer but struck a street car and lurched toward a pedestrian. Sergeant McGraw attempted to pull her out of the way, but the truck struck both of them.

They were taken to St. George’s Hospital, where they died from their injuries.

Sergeant McGraw was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for over 19 years, assigned to the 17th District. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 19 years, 11 months
Badge 232
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

foot patrol, vehicle crash

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Sgt. McGraw,
On today, the 83rd 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 in Europe as a member of the 86th “Blackhawk” Division during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2025