United States War Department - Naval Civilian Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, January 14, 1944
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: January 14, 1944
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Snyder suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest several drunk men who were causing a disturbance at the Boston Navy Yard.
Sergeant Snyder, a U.S. military veteran, had served with the Naval Civilian Police for 4 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and two brothers.