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John Wulbers
Department: Honolulu Police Department
Rank: Police Officer
End of Watch Date: 05/22/1901
Age: 29
Cause of Death: Animal Related (horse)
Year of Service: 3
Badge Number: 4
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Mounted Officer John Wulbers succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was thrown to the ground while attempting to mount a runaway horse near the intersection of King Street and South Street. He had grabbed onto the horse's mane when the animal bolted, knocking him into a pole. He struck his head on the ground and suffered a severe head injury. He succumbed to his injuries seven days later. Officer Wulbers had served with the Honolulu Police Department as a mounted police officer for several years. He was survived by his parents.
Mounted Officer John Wulbers succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was thrown to the ground while attempting to mount a runaway horse near the intersection of King Street and South Street. He had grabbed onto the horse's mane when the animal bolted, knocking him into a pole. He struck his head on the ground and suffered a severe head injury. He succumbed to his injuries seven days later. Officer Wulbers had served with the Honolulu Police Department as a mounted police officer for several years. He was survived by his parents.