Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Friday, October 11, 1918
Add to My HeroesIrving B. Harding
Patrolman Irving Harding was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Brattle Street and Lowell Park in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Patrolman Harding had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsPatrolman Harding, it has been 106 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Metropolitan Boston.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
October 11, 2024
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