Police Officer Harry Canton, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Harry Canton

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 1939

Harry Canton

Police Officer Harry Canton was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Sidney Street and California Avenue while attempting to stop a speeding car.

His motorcycle struck the side of a city bus, causing fatal injuries.

Officer Canton had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, November 4, 1936

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My Grandfather Officer Harry P. Canton was survived by his wife Lydia Canton, my maternal grandmother; his daughter Evelyn, my mother; and his son George, my uncle. RIP, I think of you all almost daily, until we meet again. Love you all, Laura

Laura J. Wilson née Gibson
Granddaughter

March 13, 2016