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Victor Salvatore Manfra
Incident
Patrolman Victor Manfra was accidentally shot and killed by the base armorer, who was inspecting a firearm that had been turned in at the end of another officer's shift.
The .45 caliber pistol had been handed to the armorer with the hammer cocked and the magazine in place. Without checking to see if the firearm was loaded, the armorer depressed the trigger to release the hammer, firing the weapon.
The round traveled through a door and struck Patrolman Manfra in the chest, killing him.
Patrolman Manfra had served with the New York Port of Embarkation Police for 7 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Manfra served with the United States War Department.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Manfra.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Victor is the only officer of United States War Department - New York Port of Embarkation Police remembered here.
Victor is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Victor is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Victor is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1943, 7 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1943, 38 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 109th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1943, 49 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 105th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Victor was 27. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Victor had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Victor was 27. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Victor had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Victor was 27. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Victor had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at United States War Department - New York Port of Embarkation Police.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-E
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