Sergeant Thomas Madigan

Sergeant Thomas Madigan | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Sergeant Thomas Madigan

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, November 3, 1931

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Thomas Madigan

Sergeant Thomas Madigan was killed when he fell from the running board of a taxicab at West 149th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

Sergeant Madigan was on reserve election duty and jumped on the running board of a taxi. He directed the driver to bring him to the precinct. During the trip, the taxi made an abrupt stop, and Sergeant Madigan was thrown to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull.

Sergeant Madigan was transported to Columbus Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Sergeant Madigan had served with the New York City Police Department for 31 years and was assigned to the 30th Precinct. Survivors include his wife.

Bio

  • Age 56
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 193

Incident Details

  • Cause Accidental

election, routine driving

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Thomas Madigan was married in 1909 to my great aunt Elizabeth Haher. He was born in Ireland in 1872 to John Madigan and Margaret Murphy. He is remembered on the grave marker of the Haher family plot in Calvary Cemetery in Queens. He is buried with Elizabeth as well as several other Haher family members. Find a Grave:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190289575/thomas-madigan#view-photo=225652568

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