JOHN PATRICK MURPHY

JOHN PATRICK MURPHY Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
Officer Rank: Policeman
Memorial Panel: 56-W: 25
Department: Jersey City, New Jersey, P.D.
End of Watch: November 29, 1915
Cause: PHYS
Age: 36
Years of Service: 10
Description: Officer Murphy was on patrol when he suffered a dizzy spell and struck his head against a trolley pole. Officer Murphy was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be a superficial wound. He was treated and then released. The next day Officer Murphy was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead of a fractured skull.
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