Special Policeman George E. Johnson, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Policeman George E. Johnson

Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Thursday, April 22, 1915

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George E. Johnson

Special Policeman George Johnson was killed while riding aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train on the railroad's Highline track in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was riding on the outside of the engine when he was crushed against a girder on the bridge over Market Street.

Special Policeman Johnson had served with the Pennsylvania Railroad Police for six years and had previously served with the Delaware Railroad Police. He was survived by his wife and mother.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Train accident
Location Pennsylvania

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Officer Johnson,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 22, 2025