Patrolman Willie Stephenson
New York City Housing Authority Police Department
New York

End of Watch: Sunday, July 3, 1966
Cause: Drowned

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Willie Stephenson drowned during a rescue attempt at Orchard Beach while off duty.

He observed a female drowning and dove into the water from his boat. Patrolman Stephenson was able to save the drowning woman.

 
Photograph: Patrolman Willie Stephenson

Patch image: New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

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