Lima Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, December 10, 1951
Add to My HeroesCharles C. Bozeman
Patrolman Charles Bozeman was killed during an air raid practice drill when an air raid bomb prematurely exploded in his face.
Seven others were injured, one critically.
Patrolman Bozemand was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Bomb
- Incident Date Sunday, December 9, 1951
- Weapon Explosives; Bomb
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Charles C. Bozeman of the Lima Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 10, 2022
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