Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1946
Add to My HeroesGeorge Washington Perkins
Detective Perkins was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. Route 522 north of Gainesboro in Frederick County, Virginia, while traveling to McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to pickup a prisoner wanted for desertion.
He failed to negotiate a sharp curve in the roadway and his vehicle overturned several times. He suffered fatal injuries as a result.
Detective Perkins had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, and seven siblings. His wife served a policewoman for Norfolk at the time.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDet. Perkins,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Norfolk. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 12, 2021
