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Trooper James R. Herbert

James R. Herbert was born in Belmar, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ on September 1, 1909. He attended Asbury Park High School and graduated in 1927. He resided in South Belmar, Monmouth County, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ.

Trooper Herbert enlisted with the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ State Police on April 16, 1931 as a member of the 24th State Police Class and was assigned to Troop "B", Pompton Lakes. His service with the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the principles of the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ State Police.

The death of Trooper Herbert resulted from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in the line of duty.

Trooper Herbert was returning to his sub-station at Pompton Lakes, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ, on July 9, 1932. Approximately 4 miles from his sub-station on the Hamburg Turnpike, an International Motor Truck, carrying children from 8 to 12 years of age to a local day-camp, was stopped in the extreme right lane at a slight angle awaiting a chance to make a left turn. Trooper Herbert attempted to pass this truck and he lost control of his motorcycle and swerved across the highway, striking a Willys Knight Sedan that was travelling in the opposite direction.

Trooper Herbert's motorcycle then struck a curb, throwing him clear of the motorcycle and down a slight embankment. Trooper Herbert died instantly.

Trooper Herbert served 1 year and 3 months with the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ State Police.

He was survived by his parents and two brothers. He was 24 years old.