| 75th Precinct |
| Beyond the Line of Duty |
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Inspector Jefferey B. Maddrey
| 75th Precinct Brooklyn New York |
There has been approximately forty Combat Crosses awarded to
officers of the 75th Precinct. Since 1934 there has been ONLY
ten double awaree's of which two were from the 75th Precinct,
(Alan Hoffman-1974 & 1979 & David Pralgo-2007 & 2010). Of the
only fourteen female recipients two received them while working
in the 75 precinct, (Karen Vadnais-1990 & Deborah
Patchen-1995). Only one officer in the history of the NYPD has
received all three top medals, (Detective Joseph Vigiano who
died in the Line of Duty on September 11, 2001) was awarded his
Combat Cross, Medal for Valor and NY SHIELDs Purple Heart
medal while assigned to the 75th Precinct.
officers of the 75th Precinct. Since 1934 there has been ONLY
ten double awaree's of which two were from the 75th Precinct,
(Alan Hoffman-1974 & 1979 & David Pralgo-2007 & 2010). Of the
only fourteen female recipients two received them while working
in the 75 precinct, (Karen Vadnais-1990 & Deborah
Patchen-1995). Only one officer in the history of the NYPD has
received all three top medals, (Detective Joseph Vigiano who
died in the Line of Duty on September 11, 2001) was awarded his
Combat Cross, Medal for Valor and NY SHIELDs Purple Heart
medal while assigned to the 75th Precinct.
| Medal for Valor |
| Medal of Honor (6) |
2005 Sergeant James Gentile, shot
2005 Police Officer William Kennedy
1972 Patrolman Robert Bolden, shot & killed off-duty
1952 Patrolman Harold K. Randolph, shot & killed LOD
1946 Patrolman Edward G. Fritz, off-duty
1937 Patrolman Dionisio B. Pasquarella, shot & killed off-duty.
To be awarded:
Police Officer Peter Figoski, shot & killed LOD
Police Officer Glenn Estrada
2005 Police Officer William Kennedy
1972 Patrolman Robert Bolden, shot & killed off-duty
1952 Patrolman Harold K. Randolph, shot & killed LOD
1946 Patrolman Edward G. Fritz, off-duty
1937 Patrolman Dionisio B. Pasquarella, shot & killed off-duty.
To be awarded:
Police Officer Peter Figoski, shot & killed LOD
Police Officer Glenn Estrada
| Combat Cross (40) |
There has been approximately 48 Medals for Valor awarded to
officers of the 75th Precinct.
There are five double awardee's:
Scott Keegan-1986 & 1988
John DeFalco-1989 & 1990
Kenneth Kuhn-1992 & 1996
Paul Pierkarski-1992 & 1998
Brian McIvor-2010 & 2011
There are two female recipients:
Terri Rhab- 1990
Suzanne Johnson-2005
officers of the 75th Precinct.
There are five double awardee's:
Scott Keegan-1986 & 1988
John DeFalco-1989 & 1990
Kenneth Kuhn-1992 & 1996
Paul Pierkarski-1992 & 1998
Brian McIvor-2010 & 2011
There are two female recipients:
Terri Rhab- 1990
Suzanne Johnson-2005
| NEW YORK SHIELDS Purple Heart |
Sergeant Stephen Maher 01/31/95
Detective Joseph Vigiano 01/31/95
Police Officer Peter Burke 09/24/96
Police Officer Harrington Marshall 03/06/01
Police Officer Ricardo Ramirez 04/10/11 (2011 Combat Cross)
Detective Joseph Vigiano 01/31/95
Police Officer Peter Burke 09/24/96
Police Officer Harrington Marshall 03/06/01
Police Officer Ricardo Ramirez 04/10/11 (2011 Combat Cross)
| Click above to 75th Pct Heroes link or collar brass for further information & photos |
