Motorcycle Patrolman Robert J. Cookson, Hudson County Boulevard Police, New Jersey

Motorcycle Patrolman Robert J. Cookson

Hudson County Boulevard Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, August 26, 1925

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Robert J. Cookson

Motorcycle Policeman Robert Cookson succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Hudson Boulevard and Underwood Place in Jersey City.

He was riding alongside another policeman when their motorcycles collided, causing Policeman Cookson's motorcycle to collide with a car. Policeman Cookson was transported to Jersey City Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Policeman Cookson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Jersey City Police Department before joining the Hudson County Boulevard Police in March 1925. He was survived by his wife, son, mother, and brother.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years, 5 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Sunday, August 23, 1925

motor officer, motorcycle crash, routine driving

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Offcer Cookson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 26, 2025