Lieutenant Charles Barker

Lieutenant Charles Barker

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, February 16, 1932

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Charles Barker

Lieutenant Charles Barker was struck and killed by a train while inspecting rail cars in in the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad yards in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

It is believed that he backed up into the path of an oncoming train when he was struck.

Lieutenant Barker had served with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location North Carolina

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Lt. Barker,
On today, 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 16, 2022

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