Sergeant John Sturdy
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 1863
Cause: Assault

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Sturdy was beaten to death by two men with clubs in retaliation for the arrest of the men's friend. The attack on Officer Sturdy took place on Second Street near Cedar Street as he patrolled his walking beat.

Sergeant Sturdy had been with the agency for seven years.