Arrowsmith, Walter, TPR

Name: Walter Arrowsmith
Badge: # 265
Class: 10
Rank: Trooper
Age: 23
Died: 8-5-1926
DOB: 8-7-1902
Cause: Cycle Accident
Site: Pilesgrove Twp., Salem Co.
Stationed: Troop "A" Malaga
Service Time: 1 year 4 months
Resided: Port Mercer, Mercer Co   

Birth:	Aug. 7, 1902
Death:	Aug. 5, 1926
Walter Arrowsmith was born in Port Mercer, NJ, on August 7, 1902. A life-long resident of that Borough, he only received a Grammar School education. Prior to his enlistment in the New Jersey State Police, Trooper Arrowsmith worked as an auto mechanic. He was also in the ice business for himself. Trooper Arrowsmith enlisted in the New Jersey State Police on April 1, 1925 as a member of the 10th State Police Class. He was stationed at Troop "A", Malaga. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the high principles of the New Jersey State Police. The death of Trooper Arrowsmith resulted from a motorcycle accident while in the performance of his duties. At approximately 12:15 P.M. on August 2, 1926, Trooper Arrowsmith was on patrol on the Harding Highway, 3 miles east of Woodstown, New Jersey. A Studebaker Coupe made a wide-turn out of Richmond Road causing the collision. Trooper Arrowsmith was taken to the Salem Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries at 3:30 A.M. on August 5, 1926. Trooper Arrowsmith served 1 year and 4 months with the New Jersey State Police. He was survived by his parents and three brothers. He was 23 years old.

Trooper Arrowsmith succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident three days earlier while on accident while on duty in Pilesgrove Township. The accident occurred at the intersection of Harding Highway and Richmond Road when a vehicle entered the highway and caused a collision. He had served with the agency for 16 months. Leave a Reflection · Update Memorial Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/1310-trooper-walter-arrowsmith#ixzz1t1Ym6ouY