Hawthorne Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, September 6, 1948
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Meyers
Patrolman John Meyers struck and killed by automobile while on a traffic post.
Officer Meyers has served with the Hawthorne Police Department for only eight months and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 8 months
- Badge 6
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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