Patrolman Charles W. Mathews, Natick Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Charles W. Mathews

Natick Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, July 19, 1921

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Charles W. Mathews

Patrolman Charles Mathews succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier while directing traffic at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Pond Street at approximately 9:00 pm.

Patrolman Mathews had served with the Natick Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, and one son.

Patrolman Mathews' grandson, Patrolman Wallace Mathews, was killed in the line of duty on April 23rd, 1953 while serving with the Massachusetts State Police.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Sunday, July 17, 1921

directing traffic

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Today on your 103rd Anniversary, we will never forget. Although you passed away long before my time, your memory and spirit still lives in all of us today..

CHRISTOPHER W MATHEWS
Great-Grand Son

July 22, 2024