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Patrick Black
1943
Patrick Joseph Black.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Location: New Jersey
Incident Date: Monday, August 30, 1943
Weapon: Automobile; Commercial
Offender: Charged with manslaughter
Customs Officer Patrick Black was struck and killed by a freight tractor on Pier 8 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital, where he died the next day.
The driver was charged with manslaughter.
Officer Black was a veteran of the British Army who immigrated to the United States after service. He had served with the United States Customs for at least thirteen years.
Officer Black was a veteran of the British Army who immigrated to the United States after service. He had served with the United States Customs for at least thirteen years.
Incident Date: Monday, August 30, 1943
Weapon: Automobile; Commercial
Offender: Charged with manslaughter
Customs Officer Patrick Black was struck and killed by a freight tractor on Pier 8 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital, where he died the next day.
The driver was charged with manslaughter.
Officer Black was a veteran of the British Army who immigrated to the United States after service. He had served with the United States Customs for at least thirteen years.
Officer Black was a veteran of the British Army who immigrated to the United States after service. He had served with the United States Customs for at least thirteen years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service
Customs Officer
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