Patrolman William Henry Furdon, Newton Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman William Henry Furdon

Newton Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1906

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William Henry Furdon

Reserve Policeman William Furdon was electrocuted when he attempted to pickup a fallen telephone line on Washington Street in the Brighton Hill area.

He was walking to call box 15 to take a call when he saw the wire and attempted to move it off of the sidewalk. He was electrocuted when he bent down to pick it up.

Policeman Furdon had served with the Newton Police Department for only three months and was filling in for several officers who were on vacation. He was survived by his parents and six siblings.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Electrocuted

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Patrolman Furdon, it has been 118 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 months of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 12, 2024