John H. A. Wilson
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Patrolman

John H. A. Wilson

Felonious
End of Watch September 23, 1937
Age 37
Tour of Duty 11 yrs
Badge 15182
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman John Wilson was shot and killed when he attempted to apprehend three men for robbery. Patrolman Wilson was on a traffic post when he was informed of a robbery taking place on the second floor of 35 Fulton Street, Manhattan. Patrolman Wilson drew his revolver and entered the location. When he got to the second floor, he observed that two men were tied up. Before he could take any action, one suspect hit Patrolman Wilson in the head with the butt of a gun, knocking him to the floor. Patrolman Wilson was able to get to his knees and open fire but was shot and killed by the three suspects. Two suspects were later apprehended and charged with first-degree murder. They were convicted and sentenced to death. Both suspects were executed at Sing Sing State Prison on January 5, 1939. Patrolman Wilson had served with the New York City Police Department for 11 years, assigned to the 1st Precinct.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three children.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Wilson gave the New York City Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wilson.

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

Agency

Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch September 23, 1937
Tour of Duty 11 yrs
Age 37
Badge Number 15182
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

John was 37. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
Where he stood among them
Age by years of service
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When

September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

By month
By day of the week
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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

Across the years
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Where

Patrolman John H. A. Wilson

New York City Police Department · End of Watch September 23, 1937

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E

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