Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, July 28, 1916

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Henry Ruberg

Patrolman Henry Ruberg succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when the horse he was riding stumbled and fell. He had been detailed to strike duty at the Southern Railroad Terminal when the injury occurred.

Patrolman Ruberg had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 29 years
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Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Wednesday, July 26, 1916

strike, mounted patrol

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Mounted Patrolman Henry Ruberg of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 89 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 28, 2024