Patrolman Richard H. Conklin - South Plainfield NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 35.336 W 074° 24.232
18T E 550446 N 4493297
He was riding in the rear of the Rescue Squad vehicle when the patient broke free of the restraints, literally ripped Officer Conklin’s firearm from his holster, and shot him twice. Officer Conklin died with moments of being shot.
Waymark Code: WM12NJC
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
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Patrolman Richard H. Conklin Badge #23 October 11, 1944-January 21 1972-After completing his tour of duty with the military, Conklin became a member of the South Plainfield Police Department on November 13, 1967. On January 21, 1972 Conklin assisted the Rescue Squad in the transportation of a mentally ill patient. Conklin was riding in the rear of the Rescue Squad vehicle when the patient broke free of the restraints, literally ripped Officer Conklin’s firearm from his holster, and shot him twice. Officer Conklin died with moments of being shot. His parents, Henry and Mary, and sisters Mary and Ethel survived him.
The plaque is mounted on the site of the wall at the entrance to the Police Athletic Memorial Field on Cady Lane.
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