Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 1909
Peter Gauer
Officer Gauer was electrocuted to death while attempting to remove a live wire from a sidewalk. A milkman found his body later in the morning.
Officer Gauer had been with the agency for two years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsLet us never forget the service and sacrifice. Rest in Peace.
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mother of Officer Craig Birkholz, E.O.W. 3/20/11
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