John Cordes
Detective and NYPD Medal of Honor recipient (1890–1966) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John H. F. Cordes (August 9, 1890 – April 19, 1966) was a detective in the New York Police Department, once described by New York mayor Jimmy Walker as "the city's best cop".[1] He is the only detective to have been awarded the department's Medal of Honor twice.
John Cordes | |
|---|---|
| Born | John H. F. Cordes August 9, 1890 |
| Died | April 19, 1966 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Detective |
| Awards | New York City Police Department Medal of Honor (×2) |
Cordes was first awarded the medal in 1923 after coming across a Manhattan cigar store robbery in progress. As a result of his involvement, Cordes suffered five gunshot wounds, three of which came from another policeman for unknown reasons.[1]
His second Medal of Honor was awarded in 1927 for his work in solving the kidnapping of real estate tycoon Abraham Scharlin.[2]
Cordes retired in 1949.[citation needed] Part of his career is described in the book "NYPD: Stories of Survival from the World's Toughest Beat".[citation needed]
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