Patrolman Robert D. Stewart, Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Robert D. Stewart

Metropolitan Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, February 8, 1913

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Robert D. Stewart

Patrolman Robert Stewart succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was thrown from his horse on Hillside Street in Milton. He was patrolling the Blue Hill Reservation at approximately 4:30 pm when the incident occurred.

Another patrolman found Patrolman Stewart against a stone wall suffering from a fractured skull. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Patrolman Stewart had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years and had previously served as a member of the Boston Fire Department. He was survived by his wife, seven children, parents, and several siblings.

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Age 36
Tour 3 years
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Incident Details

Cause Animal related

mounted patrol

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Patrolman Stewart, it has been 111 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 3 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 8, 2024