Bradley Beach Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, August 8, 1964
Add to My HeroesCharles M. Cozzens
Sergeant Charles Cozzens was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car struck a utility pole on Main Street north of Ocean Park Avenue in Bradley.
He had left the police headquarters and swerved to avoid another vehicle at 3:30 a.m. He was transported to Fitkin Hospital in Neptune, where he died that evening.
Sergeant Cozzens was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Bradley Beach Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, sister, and brother.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 17 years
- Badge SGT
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsSgt. Cozzens,
On today, the 60th 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 U.S. Army as a member of the 24th “Victory”’Infantry Division which the 19th Infantry Regiment was a part of in the Pacific fighting the Japanese during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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