New York State Police, New York
End of Watch Monday, October 2, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Curley
Trooper William Curley succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in a motorcycle crash while on patrol.
He was struck by a motorist that had been driving erratically and pulled onto the wrong side of the Troy-Hoosick Road at Potter Hill, striking Trooper Curley head-on.
Trooper Curley was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the New York State Police for four years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Thursday, September 28, 1922
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsTrooper Curley,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
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