Trooper David Z. Ernst

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1927

Trooper David Z. Ernst

David Z. Ernst was born on February 7, 1900 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. He resided in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Prior to joining the New Jersey State Police he was a railroad police officer.

Trooper Ernst enlisted with the New Jersey State Police on September 1, 1926 as a member of the 13th Class. He was stationed at Troop “A” Berlin sub-station at the time of his death. His service with the New Jersey State Police was characterized by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and energetic devotion to the high principals of the New Jersey State Police.

Trooper Ernst died as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in the line of duty.

On August 3, 1927, Trooper Ernst was on motorcycle patrol when he suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and toppled from his motorcycle. He died in Cooper Hospital, Camden, the following day.

Trooper Ernst served 1 year and 1 month with the New Jersey State Police. He was 26 years old.

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