Newark Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, July 2, 1931
Add to My HeroesHarry C. Beasley
Patrolman Harry Beasley was shot and killed when he interrupted several burglars attempting to break into a safe at a shoe store. The suspects were never identified.
Patrolman Beasley was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor as the result of his heroism during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, on April 21th, 1914, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Florida. He had served with the Newark Police Department for seven years and was survived by his wife. He is buried Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 17
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsPatrolman Beasley,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during WW I and at Vera Cruz in Mexico.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 2, 2021
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