Altoona Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, February 1, 1931
Add to My HeroesThomas W. Buck
Patrolman Thomas Buck was killed when his motorcycle slid out of control and hit a parked car between Margaret Avenue and Union Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He died three days later from a fractured skull.
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, January 29, 1931
Most Recent Reflection
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