Patrolman Wallace E. Mathews, Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

Patrolman Wallace E. Mathews

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Thursday, April 23, 1953

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Wallace E. Mathews

Patrolman Wallace Mathews was killed when a vehicle crossed into his path and struck his police motorcycle head-on, on Route 20 west of the Westfield - Russell town line.

Patrolman Mathews was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for one year. He was killed the day before he was to be the best man in his brother's wedding. He was survived by his parents, sister, and three brothers.

Patrolman Mathews' grandfather, Patrolman Charles Mathews, was killed in the line of duty on July 19th, 1921, while serving with the Natick Police Department.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge 163
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle

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Patrolman Mathews, your family has sacrificed much and we honor your memory here. Thank you for your service and that of your Grandfather,

God Bless and may you continue your Rest in Peace, Brother.

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April 23, 2025

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