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U.S. Navy · United States 
Eugene Cooke
1921
Eugene Cooke served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Policeman Eugene Cooke succumbed to injuries sustained the previous morning when he was struck by a taxicab at the intersection of the Boulevard and Pavonia Avenue while on duty at about 2:15 am.
He was taken to Jersey City Municipal Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the taxi that struck him was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Policeman Cooke had just returned to duty after being struck and injured by another car the week before.
Policeman Cooke was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was taken to Jersey City Municipal Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the taxi that struck him was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Policeman Cooke had just returned to duty after being struck and injured by another car the week before.
Policeman Cooke was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Hudson County Boulevard Police
Policeman
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