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John Joseph Plunkett

Died March 9, 1957

John Joseph Plunkett served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened

Patrolman Plunkett suffered a fatal heart attack while handling a disturbance call. Patrolman Plunkett had served with the Jenkintown Borough Police Department for 15 years. He had previously served with the United States Army during World War I.

Survivors
Patrolman Plunkett was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Jenkintown Borough Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 51W · Line 20 cut as JOHN J PLUNKETT
In Our Keeping
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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 Plunkett gave the Jenkintown Borough Police Department 15 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jenkintown 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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