Patrolman Theodore C. Bossung, Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman Theodore C. Bossung

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, November 25, 1907

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Theodore C. Bossung

Patrolman Theodore Bossung died after contracting tetanus as a result of being dragged by a horse ten days earlier.

He was the driver of a patrol wagon and was answering a call at Clay and Oak Streets when the harness became tangled. As he attempted to untangle it some of the horses bolted, dragging him behind them for an entire city block. He received a cut on his head that required 12 stitches, which lead to tetanus.

Patrolman Bossung had served with the Louisville Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Friday, November 15, 1907

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On this 117 year anniversary of your death I want to acknowledge your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
How times have changed, now they would clean your wounds, stitch up your laceration, give you a tetanus shot and send you home.
It is very sad . Rest in peace Patrolman Bossung.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 25, 2024