Jersey City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, October 1, 1913
Add to My HeroesHugh J. Clarke
Patrolman Hugh Clarke was accidentally electrocuted while reporting a fire at a call box at the intersection of Boulevard and McAdoo Avenue.
Patrolman Clarke had served with the Jersey City Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and four children
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
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