Private Bernard St. Clair McElroy

Private Bernard St. Clair McElroy

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, December 21, 1924

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Bernard St. Clair McElroy

Private Bernard McElroy was injured when his motorcycle collided with a passenger car in the city of New Castle. He was seriously injured and was taken to the New Castle Hospital where he died the following day.

Private McElroy was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pennsylvanie State Police for less than two years. He was survived by his mother.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year, 11 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Saturday, December 20, 1924

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Pvt. McElroy,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 21, 2024

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