New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1946
Add to My HeroesAlfred J. Perkins
Warden Alfred Perkins and Deputy Warden Oran Gant were killed in an automobile accident near Somerset, New Jersey, while returning from the Hackettstown Fish Hatchery.
Their patrol car was struck by a dump truck and both men were fatally injured.
Warden Perkins had served with the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife for seven years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and mother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsWarden Perkins,
Even though it’s been over 75 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Jersey. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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