New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, March 10, 1917
Add to My HeroesJohn Lober
Patrolman Lober and Patrolman DeForest Fredenburg were killed when their police launch was struck by a tugboat in the Hell Gate Rapids section of the East River.
Patrolman Lober had been assigned to the Marine Division for four years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Boating accident
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