Patrolman Harry L. Ward

Patrolman Harry L. Ward | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio Patrolman Harry L. Ward | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Harry L. Ward | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Harry L. Ward | Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Harry L. Ward

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 21, 1937

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Harry L. Ward

Patrolman Harry Ward suffered a fatal heart attack after rowing a boat for 12 consecutive hours while conducting rescues during the Great Flood of 1937.

Patrolman Ward had served with the been with the Cincinnati Police Department for 31 years.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour 31 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Harry L. Ward of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 21, 2023

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