Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, April 22, 1915
Add to My HeroesGeorge E. Johnson
Special Policeman George Johnson was killed while riding aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train on the railroad's Highline track in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was riding on the outside of the engine when he was crushed against a girder on the bridge over Market Street.
Special Policeman Johnson had served with the Pennsylvania Railroad Police for six years and had previously served with the Delaware Railroad Police. He was survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Train accident
- Location Pennsylvania
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View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer Johnson,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
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