James F. Groves was a police officer with the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC when he died in the line of duty. While on motorcycle patrol in Rock Creek Park on January 28, 1933, his motorcycle was struck from behind by a car. He was transported to Walter Reed Army Hospital, where he died the same day. The three occupants of the car were charged with manslaughter. He was survived by a wife and 8 children. His name is on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC at panel 28-E:18. Information submitted by Major Jack M. Sands, U.S. Park Police (Retired).
James F. Groves was a police officer with the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC when he died in the line of duty. While on motorcycle patrol in Rock Creek Park on January 28, 1933, his motorcycle was struck from behind by a car. He was transported to Walter Reed Army Hospital, where he died the same day. The three occupants of the car were charged with manslaughter. He was survived by a wife and 8 children. His name is on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC at panel 28-E:18. Information submitted by Major Jack M. Sands, U.S. Park Police (Retired).
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