In memory of
Anton Wopat
1906
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- April 17, 1906, aged 27
Their life
Railroad Detective Anton Wopat was struck and killed by a Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad engine at the 43rd Street crossing in Chicago, Illinois.
He was speaking to a crossing flagman when they were both struck and thrown clear of the tracks. Despite having both legs severed, Detective Wopat was able to crawl approximately 50 feet back to the flagman and attempted to render aid to him before dying.
Detective Wopat had only served with the agency for approximately three months.
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