Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Tuesday, August 2, 1932
Add to My HeroesCharles F. McGonagle
Patrolman Charles McGonagle was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle on the wet surface of South Main Street in the town of East Longmeadow at 9:30 pm.
Patrolman McGonagle was a U.S. Marine Corps WW I veteran and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsPatrolman McGonagle,
On today, the 90th 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.
R.I.P.
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