Patrolman Ward M. Bray

Patrolman Ward M. Bray | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Ward M. Bray

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, April 14, 1921

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Ward M. Bray

Patrolman Ward Bray was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a commercial vehicle while he was on patrol near the intersection of Centre Street and Walter Street.

He was driving a motorcycle with a sidecar at the time of the crash. The other driver was arrested on a charge of manslaughter.

Patrolman Bray was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Boston Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and mother.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, vehicle crash

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