Nassau County Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, November 28, 1957
Add to My HeroesLouis A. De Francesco
Patrolman De Francesco succumbed to injuries sustained eight days earlier in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Sunrise Highway at Green Acres Road.
Patrolman De Francesco was a WWII veteran and was the recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star with Clusters. He had served with the Nassau County Police Department for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 219
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 20, 1957
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsYou put yourself in arms way not once, but twice, taken so young. Thank you from our Nation, thank you from our County. You are a distinguished member of what is rightfully known as "The Greatest Generation". God Bless you and keep you>
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