DET. SGT. MARTIN J. CORCORAN
Star # 888 42nd Precinct
End of Watch 13 Aug 1917

Sgt. Martin Corcoran observed two burglars waiting for a streetcar. They were carrying a basket of jewelry and expensive clothing. When Sgt. Corcoran immediately questioned the offenders, one burglar pulled out a revolver and fired. The dedicated sergeant was fatally wounded in the encounter.