California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, March 10, 1933
Jarvis Sherman "Ted" Davis
Officer Ted Davis was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting nurses and doctors through the streets of Long Beach following a massive earthquake. The bike struck a pothole in the road causing him to strike the ground.
Sergeant Rolland Morton and Special Police Officer Frederick Porter, both of the Santa Monica Police Department, were also killed as a result of the earthquake when the plane they were flying in crashed as they surveyed earthquake damage.
Officer Davis was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge 542
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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Sergeant Rolland Morton
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Special Police Officer Frederick Chicago Porter
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EOW: March 10, 1933
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Davis,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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