U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Joseph C Meaders
1972
Joseph Meaders served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. Joseph served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Joseph Meaders was killed when a large oil truck backed over him and his police motorcycle at Avenue U and E. 56th Street before 7 pm.
He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Meaders was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the 63rd Precinct in Brooklyn.
He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Meaders was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the 63rd Precinct in Brooklyn.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1951 – 1953
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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