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John Joseph O'Connor

Died March 18, 1923

John Joseph O'Connor served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman John O'Connor was killed when the vehicle he was riding in was involved in an accident.

Patrolman O'Connor had taken an intoxicated man home and was riding back to his post in a taxicab when the cab driver swerved to avoid a truck and struck a curb. Patrolman O'Connor was thrown from his seat and hit his head, fracturing his skull.

The taxi driver brought Patrolman O'Connor to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Patrolman O'Connor had previously served with the United States Army Twenty-Seventh Division in World War I.

Patrolman O'Connor had taken an intoxicated man home and was riding back to his post in a taxicab when the cab driver swerved to avoid a truck and struck a curb. Patrolman O'Connor was thrown from his seat and hit his head, fracturing his skull.

Patrolman O'Connor had previously served with the United States Army Twenty-Seventh Division in World War I.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 59W · Line 24 cut as JOHN JOSEPH O’CONNOR
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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 O'Connor served with the New York City Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the New York community. Thank you 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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