New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Sunday, September 19, 1943
Add to My HeroesMatthew McCormick
Sergeant Matthew McCormick was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic outside of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal during a wartime blackout period.
Sergeant McCormick was assigned to the 120th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and five children. Five generations of Sergeant McCormick's family have served with the New York Police Department.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge 999
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsI am Sgt. McCormicks great great grandson. I am on the police department he served with I am the 5th generation of NYPD in my family.
PO. Thomas Oconnor
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