Patrolman Cornelius P. Platt, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Cornelius P. Platt

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, June 17, 1923

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Cornelius P. Platt

Patrolman Cornelius Platt succumbed to injuries he sustained nine days earlier when he was thrown from his department motorcycle while pursuing a speeding vehicle on Merrick Road.

Patrolman Platt had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to Motorcycle Squad 2, the present-day Highway 2. He was survived by his wife, son, three daughters, father, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Friday, June 8, 1923

motor officer, motorcycle, traffic patrol

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He was my grandfather, my father's father. I never knew him but my dad's family used to talk about him a lot. They're all gone now. There are 3 grandchildren still alive. I want to thank everyone who has left a note here. He is not forgotten. I have made sure the next generation of the Platt line knows all about him and his heroic service. Nancy E Platt, granddaughter, December 16, 2024

Nancy E Platt
Granddaughter

December 16, 2024