Patrolman Daniel A. McCallum, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Daniel A. McCallum

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, May 12, 1935

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Daniel A. McCallum

Patrolman Daniel McCallum was killed in a motorcycle crash while escorting Governor James M. Curley's motorcade.

The escort left Fenway Park following a mass honoring of military veterans. They were traveling on Jamaicaway when he swerved to avoid striking a car on the winding road. He was thrown over the motorcycle's handlebars after he left the roadway and hit a soft patch of grass on the shoulder.

Patrolman McCallum was a combat-wounded Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Boston Police Department for 15 years, assigned to Station 16. He was survived by his wife and his brother, who was also a member of the agency.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

escort, motor officer

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Patrolman McCallum,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 13, 2025