Patrolman DeForest Fredenburg

Patrolman DeForest Fredenburg | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York
Patrolman DeForest Fredenburg

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, March 10, 1917

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DeForest Fredenburg

Patrolman Fredenburg and Patrolman John Lober were killed when their police launch was struck by a tugboat in the Hell Gate Rapids section of the East River.

Patrolman Fredenburg had been with the Marine Division for 20 years.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Boating accident
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The officers of Harbor George salute your commitment and sacrifice as they continue your important work patrolling the waterways of New York and “Hell’s Gate” in particular.

Fidelis Ad Mortem, RIP

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March 10, 2021

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