Captain Howard E. “Hunk” Jordon, Jr., was born in Providence and lived in Cranston most of his life. He was a navy veteran of WWII and a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was appointed to the CPD on October 20, 1939, and served the citizens of Cranston for 38 years before retiring in 1978 at the rank of captain. He passed away on October 8, 1992, and is buried in Pocassett Cemetery in Cranston.
Rest in peace.
Herald News
October 26, 1939