Edward Vincent Tierney Jr.

Died July 28, 1953

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Edward Vincent Tierney Jr. served in the U.S. Navy.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Patrolman Edward Tierney suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle skidded in the 1400 block of West Liberty Avenue. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck his head on a utility pole. He died from his injuries eight days later. Patrolman Tierney was a United States Navy veteran and served as a Pharmacist's Mate Third Class with the United States Marine Corps. He was a Purple Heart recipient of WWII who was awarded a presidential citation.

Survivors

He had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for more than 10 years and was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and father.

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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.

Patrolman Tierney gave the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 10 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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