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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert Taylor
1933
Robert Clarence Taylor served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Robert Taylor was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a robbery call.
He and another motorcycle officer, who was also responding to the same call, collided at the intersection of Marshall Street and Susquehanna Avenue. Officer Taylor succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. The other officer suffered serious injuries and recovered.
Officer Taylor was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for less than two years and previously served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for six years.
He and another motorcycle officer, who was also responding to the same call, collided at the intersection of Marshall Street and Susquehanna Avenue. Officer Taylor succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. The other officer suffered serious injuries and recovered.
Officer Taylor was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for less than two years and previously served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, stepfather, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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