Lieutenant Charles Barker, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Lieutenant Charles Barker

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, February 16, 1932

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Charles Barker

Lieutenant Charles Barker was struck and killed by a train while inspecting rail cars in in the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad yards in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

It is believed that he backed up into the path of an oncoming train when he was struck.

Lieutenant Barker had served with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location North Carolina

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Lt. Barker,
On today, the 93rd 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 when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 16, 2025