United States of America
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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert J. Cookson
1925
Robert J. Cookson served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Motorcycle Policeman Robert Cookson succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Hudson Boulevard and Underwood Place in Jersey City.
He was riding alongside another policeman when their motorcycles collided, causing Policeman Cookson's motorcycle to collide with a car. Policeman Cookson was transported to Jersey City Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Policeman Cookson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Jersey City Police Department before joining the Hudson County Boulevard Police in March 1925.
He was riding alongside another policeman when their motorcycles collided, causing Policeman Cookson's motorcycle to collide with a car. Policeman Cookson was transported to Jersey City Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Policeman Cookson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Jersey City Police Department before joining the Hudson County Boulevard Police in March 1925.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Hudson County Boulevard Police
Motorcycle Patrolman
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