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Thomas Flynn

Died November 29, 1879

Thomas Flynn served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Blunt force
What Happened

Patrolman Thomas Flynn succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was assaulted while on foot patrol along Railroad Avenue (present-day Christopher Columbus Drive).

He was located by his sergeant in a dazed condition and bleeding from the nose. He was sent home, where he remained until dying on November 29th, 1879.

Patrolman Flynn was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. He was assigned to the First Precinct.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Jersey City Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33-E · Line 32 cut as THOMAS FLYNN
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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 Flynn served with the Jersey City Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Jersey City 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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