Patrolman Albert Gustave Eckart, Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Albert Gustave Eckart

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 3, 1951

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Albert Gustave Eckart

Patrolman Albert Eckart was killed after being thrown from the back of an ambulance at the intersection of Prospect Street and Harvard Street.

He was escorting a patient to the hospital during a snow storm when the accident occurred.

Patrolman Eckart had been in law enforcement for nine years. He served as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army during WWII before returning to duty for Cambridge. He was survived by his wife, parents, and several brothers.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Patrolman Eckart, it has been 73 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 9 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Cambridge.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 2, 2024