Sergeant Joseph E. Bixler

Sergeant Joseph E. Bixler

Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, November 3, 1939

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Joseph E. Bixler

Sergeant Joseph Bixler was killed when he fell beneath a railroad car while attempting to disembark a train he was riding into Coshocton, Ohio.

His body was found on the tracks in front of the passenger platform at the Pennsylvania Railroad station.

Sergeant Bixler was survived by his wife, son, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by train
  • Location Ohio

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Sgt. Bixler,
On today, the 85th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 3, 2024

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