Charles A. Brereton served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman Charles Brereton died of injuries he sustained when he fell from ESU Truck 12 while on duty.
Officer Brereton was riding on the back of an ESU truck while it was backing into the precinct garage. He fell from the back of the truck and was subsequently crushed by the vehicle.
Officer Brereton was a United States World War I Army veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for at least seven years.
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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 Brereton gave the New York City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York 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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