Patrolman James T. Smith, Belleville Police Department, New Jersey

Patrolman James T. Smith

Belleville Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, May 21, 1950

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James T. Smith

Patrolman James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash on Mill Street.

While on patrol, Patrolman Smith's brakes failed, causing him to be propelled over the handlebars into the curb, resulting in brain damage.

Patrolman Smith was a United States Army WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He had served with the Belleville Police Department for almost 3 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 2 years, 9 months
Badge 17
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, May 17, 1950

motor officer, routine driving

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Patrolman Smith,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations fighting the Axis forces during World War II-especially the Battle of Sicily in 1943. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 21, 2025