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Ward M. Bray

Died April 14, 1921

Ward M. Bray served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman Ward Bray was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a commercial vehicle while he was on patrol near the intersection of Centre Street and Walter Street. He was driving a motorcycle with a sidecar at the time of the crash. The other driver was arrested on a charge of manslaughter. Patrolman Bray was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Boston Police Department for two years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and mother.
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Branch

U.S. Army
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 27-W · Line 10 cut as WARD M BRAY
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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 Bray gave the Boston Police Department 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the Roxbury Crossing 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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