John Burr
Died
:
6 December 1929
Age
:
25
Rank
:
Police Constable
Force
:
City of Glasgow Police
Cause
:
Road Traffic Collision (RTC)
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Fatally injured when he was struck by a taxi while on his night beat.
A contemporary newspaper report stated that PC Burr lost his footing and stepped into the road after having his cape blown over his head in a gale.