New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 1931
Add to My HeroesLeonard P. McCandless
Trooper Leonard McCandless was killed in a motorcycle accident while patrolling State Highway 4 in Berkeley Township.
Trooper McCandless had served with the New Jersey State Police for nine months. He was survived by his parents, four sisters, and brother.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 9 months
- Badge 561
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsThank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will erase the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.
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