Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, December 27, 1902
Add to My HeroesEdward George
Police Officer Edward George was killed and two other officers were injured when their horse-drawn patrol wagon was rammed by a trolley on Columbia Avenue at 11th Street (modern day Cecil B. Moore Avenue).
The horses were not badly injured. It was determined that the motorman of the trolley was at fault because he was operating the trolley at a reckless rate of speed.
Police Officer George had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 30 years. He was the oldest policeman at the Tenth and Thompson Street Station. He was a Civil War veteran having served with 4th Pennsylvania Reserves and the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 30 years
- Badge 637
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer George,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
R.I.P.
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