Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg

Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1916

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Henry Ruberg

Patrolman Henry Ruberg succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when the horse he was riding stumbled and fell. He had been detailed to strike duty at the Southern Railroad Terminal when the injury occurred.

Patrolman Ruberg had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour 29 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Animal related
  • Incident Date Wednesday, July 26, 1916

strike, mounted patrol

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 92 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 28, 2025

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