Policeman Thomas A. Gordon
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, April 9, 1908
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Policeman Gordon was shot and killed in an apparent accident. Policeman Gordon was examining firearms in a store on South Street near 2nd when the wife of the gunsmith who owned the store picked up his revolver left on the counter and it discharged.

Policeman Gordon was survived by his wife and son.

 
Photograph: Policeman Thomas A. Gordon

Patch image: Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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