New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, March 13, 1956
Add to My HeroesLawrence H. Pool
Patrolman Lawrence Pool was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Toledano and South Roman Streets.
Patrolman Pool was a United States Navy Reserve WWII Veteran and had served with the New Orleans Police Department for at least four years.
He is buried at the St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsLawrence was my father's cousin. I unfortunately never met him, but I've heard various stories about his NOPD service. God rest his soul.
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