Railroad Policeman Alfred L. Foster, New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Policeman Alfred L. Foster

New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Wednesday, June 17, 1931

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Alfred L. Foster

Railroad Policeman Alfred Foster died after falling from a railroad trestle in South Bellingham, Massachusetts.

He had been detailed to the area due to recent thefts from trains. During the drive to South Bellingham, the car he was riding in was involved in a crash. He continued to his assigned area and began his patrols along the tracks. He was crossing the railroad trestle over Lake Street when he fell through an opening to the street 15 feet below.

A passerby discovered his body at about 7:00 am.

Policeman Foster had served with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, and six siblings.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Fall
Location Massachusetts

foot patrol

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Railroad Policeman Foster, it has been 93 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 5 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 17, 2024