Warden Alfred J. Perkins, New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey

Warden Alfred J. Perkins

New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1946

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Alfred J. Perkins

Warden Alfred Perkins and Deputy Warden Oran Gant were killed in an automobile crash near Somerville, New Jersey, while returning from the Hackettstown Fish Hatchery.

Their department pickup truck was struck by a dump truck on Highway 29 (modern-day Route 22) east of N Bridge Street, and both men were fatally injured.

Warden Perkins had served with the New Jersey Division of Fish 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

routine driving

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Warden 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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November 25, 2021