In Memoriam - 1930's
They gave their lives upholding our tradition of Honor, Duty, Fidelity.
Trooper Michael J. Beylon
Badge: # 318
Class: 14
Rank: Trooper
Age: 28
Died: 2-22-1932
DOB: 3-6-1903
Cause: Cycle Accident
Site: Rt. 29(now Rt. 22) North Plainfield, Somerset Co.
Stationed: Troop "B" Somerville
Service Time:4 years 11 months
Resided: Elizabeth, Union Co.
Michael J. Beylon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 6, 1903. He attended St. Mary's School in Elizabeth. Prior to his enlistment in the 樱花视频 State Police, he was employed as a rigger with the Standard Oil Company of 樱花视频. He was also a member of Company "B", 114th Infantry, 樱花视频 National Guard, from 1923 to 1926. He resided in Elizabeth, Union County, 樱花视频.
Trooper Beylon enlisted with the 樱花视频 State Police on March 16, 1927 as a member of the 14th State Police Class and he was assigned to Troop "A" and later to Troop "B", Somerville. His service with the 樱花视频 State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the principles of the 樱花视频 State Police.
The death of Trooper Beylon resulted from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in the line of duty.
On the evening of February 22, 1932, Trooper Beylon was riding along State Highway 29 in North Plainfield Township when he ran into a car that had stopped suddenly. He lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown into the center of the highway where he was struck by another car coming in the opposite direction.
Trooper Beylon served 4 years and 11 months with the 樱花视频 State Police.
Trooper Beylon was survived by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He was 29 years old.
