U.S. Navy · United States 
Joseph Mullen
1972
Joseph M. Mullen served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Joseph Mullen was struck and killed while directing traffic during an overtime assignment at the John Hancock Tower in Copley Square. He was struck by a trash truck that was leaving the construction site. Patrolman Mullen was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He had served with the Boston Police Department for 35 years and was assigned to the Harbor Division.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Patrolman
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