Policeman Thomas Joseph McErlane, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman Thomas Joseph McErlane

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, July 2, 1934

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Thomas Joseph McErlane

Policeman McErlane succumbed to injuries suffered two days earlier when he and three other officers were struck by a truck driven by a drunk driver at Delaware Avenue and Callowhill streets. Policeman McErlane and other officers were handling crowds celebrating the arrival of a Navy fleet. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge 554

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Saturday, June 30, 1934

crowd control, Impaired Driver

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Officer McErlane,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 2, 2024