Patrolman Albert Harry Giles, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Albert Harry Giles

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Friday, June 16, 1922

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Albert Harry Giles

Patrolman Albert Giles was struck and killed by a vehicle 300 feet away from the Chelsea Bridge.

He was on duty when he jumped off a streetcar to walk to a police call box when he was struck by the vehicle. He was taken to the Chelsea Naval Hospital where he was pronounced dead 15 minutes later.

On June 26th, 1922, the driver of the car was found not guilty of manslaughter. The incident was ruled accidental.

Patrolman Giles was a U.S Navy veteran of WWI. He had served with the Boston Police Department for 15 months and was assigned to District 15, Charlestown. He was survived by his parents, three sisters, and brother.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 3 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

foot patrol

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Patrolman Giles, it has been 102 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 military and 1 1/2 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 17, 2024