Police Officer Henry R. Baker, Stockton Police Department, California

Police Officer Henry R. Baker

Stockton Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 17, 1894

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Henry R. Baker

Officer Henry Baker was killed after being run over by Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive No. 1509. He was just leaving his shift for the day and was attempting to hop onto a passing train when he slipped and was run over by the locomotive.

Officer Baker had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife. He is buried in the Stockton Rural Cemetery.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 2 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Officer Baker,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Stockton.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 17, 2024