JOHN J MCGLYN
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 23-W: 25
Department: New York City, New York, P.D.
End of Watch: October 18, 1924
Cause: BOAT
Age: 29
Years of Service: 3
Description: Patrolman John McGlyn and Sergeant Neil Gibbons died as a result of injuries sustained during an explosion on a police boat. The explosion occurred as the police boat was casting off after refueling. Patrolman McGlyn died three days later of severe burns.
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