Patrolman Harvey Dennis Hand

Patrolman Harvey Dennis Hand | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman Harvey Dennis Hand

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, September 11, 1914

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Harvey 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
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Patrolman 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

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