Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, July 27, 1901
Add to My HeroesJames H. Purdon
Patrolman James Purdon was killed in a fire at a photographic supply company in the 400 block of West Jefferson Street, as he attempted to rescue residents who lived in apartments above the supply company. Patrolman Purdon made his way to the upper floors in an attempt to rescue the residents, but was over come by smoke and died in the fire.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
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