U.S. Army · United States 
Thomas Mathews
1949
Thomas J. Mathews served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Thomas Mathews was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious truck near Rydal he and his partner had seen leaving a large estate of a prominent citizen. The driver of the truck fled with Officer Mathews in pursuit. His partner heard several gunshots moments later. Officer Mathews' body was located near a hedge approximately one hour later. Investigation revealed that the subject had just committed a burglary at the estate. The man was apprehended in Lynchburg, Virginia, returned to Pennsylvania, and sentenced to death. He was subsequently executed on May 18, 1953. Officer Mathews was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Abington Township Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Abington Township Police Department
Police Officer
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