New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, May 26, 1963
Add to My HeroesAmos Horrocks
Conservation Officer Amos Horrocks was killed in an automobile crash on Friendship Road in South Brunswick.
He was on routine patrol when his department vehicle struck a tree at about 4:50 pm.
Officer Horrocks was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
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