New York Metropolitan Police Force, New York
End of Watch Tuesday, August 10, 1869
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Branagan
Patrolman Branagan died of injuries he received while assisting with backing out a horse-drawn lumber truck from a ferry yard.
Patrolman Branagan was on his post at the Hamilton Ferry and was assisting a horse-drawn lumber truck back out of the ferry yard. As the truck was backing out, the horses changed direction, causing a load of lumber to fall from the truck onto Patrolman Branagan. Patrolman Branagan was severely injured and was taken to his residence, and the coroner was summoned. He died shortly thereafter from his injuries.
Patrolman Branagan had served with the New York City Police Department for 12 and a half years> He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 12 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsIt has been 155 years since that fateful day at the ferry yard.
Please be assured that you have not been forgotten and you hold the distinction of being NYPD's first in the line of duty death. Unfortunately it did not end with you.
Rest in peace with all your Brother and Sisters.
Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
October 29, 2024
