Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, November 25, 1907
Add to My HeroesTheodore C. Bossung
Patrolman Theodore Bossung died after contracting tetanus as a result of being dragged by a horse ten days earlier.
He was the driver of a patrol wagon and was answering a call at Clay and Oak Streets when the harness became tangled. As he attempted to untangle it some of the horses bolted, dragging him behind them for an entire city block. He received a cut on his head that required 12 stitches, which lead to tetanus.
Patrolman Bossung had served with the Louisville Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
- Incident Date Friday, November 15, 1907
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOn this 117 year anniversary of your death I want to acknowledge your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
How times have changed, now they would clean your wounds, stitch up your laceration, give you a tetanus shot and send you home.
It is very sad . Rest in peace Patrolman Bossung.
Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
November 25, 2024
