Patrolman John Lynch, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman John Lynch

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, September 19, 1944

Add to My Heroes

John Lynch

Patrolman John Lynch succumbed to injuries sustained seven years earlier while on his beat on Washington Street. Patrolman Lynch was assaulted by a man he was attempting to arrest for being drunk in public.

During the assault, Patrolman Lynch suffered severe head injuries. Shortly after the assault, he began to experience memory loss and his health continued to deteriorate until he passed away on September 19th, 1944.

Patrolman Lynch was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI. He joined the Boston Police Department in 1920 and served until he was medically retired in 1942. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Thursday, October 1, 1936
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

arrest attempt, disorderly

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 13 Reflections

As we look back on your sacrifice to the City of Boston and The Boston Police Department we reflect on you and take this time to remember you. You are not forgotten by the Officers both active and retired of the Boston Police Department.

Retired Boston P.O. Robert E. Anthony Historian

September 19, 2024