United States of America

Thomas Joseph Burns

Died October 1, 1948

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Thomas Joseph Burns.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Police Officer Thomas Burns was killed in a motorcycle crash when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle turning in front of him on Erdman Avenue from North Pointe Road.

The other driver was charged with a failure to grant a right-of-way charge.

Officer Burns was a United States Army World War II veteran and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for one year.

Service Record

Also Served

Baltimore Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 56-W · Line 9 cut as THOMAS J BURNS

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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.

Police Officer Burns gave the Baltimore City Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Baltimore 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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