Joseph A. Freshman

On a dimly lit street in Butte, Montana, on the evening of Sunday, September 23, 1906, a 52-year-old Caucasian male named Joseph A. Freshman was dutifully walking his post. Having served with the Butte Police Department for only six months, the night seemed like any other. The quiet of the evening was shattered when a man emerged from the shadows and approached Policeman Freshman with the intent of robbery.

In the poor lighting, the assailant did not initially realize his intended victim ...

Officer Joseph A. Freshman

Policeman Joseph A. Freshman, Butte Police Department, Montana