Dubuque Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, September 30, 1896
Add to My HeroesAlbert Meisner
Patrolman Albert Meisner was struck and killed by a train while attempting to remove three tramps from an outbound train at approximately 7:30 pm.
He either fell or was pushed from the train and fell onto the tracks in the path of another train.
Patrolman Meisner was survived by his wife and 11 children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Meisner,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dubuque. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 30, 2021