Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, September 11, 1914
Add to My HeroesHarvey Dennis Hand
Patrolman Hand was killed when he was struck by a Louisville and Nashville passenger train at Hancock Street and Barnett Street. Passersby noticed Patrolman Hand's hat, bearing his badge number, fall from the locomotive's cow-catcher at 7th and Magnolia Streets. Patrolman Hand's body was found the following morning in a railroad ditch near where he was struck.
Patrolman Hand had served with the Louisville Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 168
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsPatrolman Hand,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 11, 2024
