Police Officer Harry Canton
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 1939
Add to My HeroesHarry Canton
Police Officer Harry Canton was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Sidney Street and California Avenue while attempting to stop a speeding car.
His motorcycle struck the side of a city bus, causing fatal injuries.
Officer Canton had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 4, 1936
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsMy Grandfather Officer Harry P. Canton was survived by his wife Lydia Canton, my maternal grandmother; his daughter Evelyn, my mother; and his son George, my uncle. RIP, I think of you all almost daily, until we meet again. Love you all, Laura
Laura J. Wilson née Gibson
Granddaughter
March 13, 2016
