Sergeant Edward F. Dwyer

Photo of Sergeant Edward F. Dwyer
End of Watch: Mon, Feb 16th, 1920
Date of Incident: Fri, Feb 13th, 1920
Cause of Death: Animal (Accidental)
Service Time: 11 years
Age: 42

Survivors

was survived by his wife and three children.

Incident

Sergeant Dwyer succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when his horse fell on him at Clayton and Oakland Avenues. The horse became frightened by a passing automobile and reared back, falling over, and pinning Sergeant Dwyer.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department Patch
1200 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(314) 231-1212

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