Henry Joseph Mach served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Officer Henry Mach was shot and killed after responding to a report of a disturbance at 2011 Cabot Street. When he arrived he encountered a man assaulting another person. He chased the man into a nearby alley but was shot in the stomach and chest when the man opened fire. The suspect was arrested a short time later, tracked down by the scarf he dropped in the alley. Officer Mach was able to identify the shooter before he died the next day. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 30, 1948, but was later paroled. Officer Mach had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years. He previously served with the Merchant Marines during World War II.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Mach gave the Detroit Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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