Ward Lee Canfield served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 6 months. Ward served during the years of World War II.
Patrolman Canfield and his partner had stopped three suspects who were driving a stolen vehicle and were also wanted for robbery and kidnapping. Patrolman Canfield was shot and run over by the suspects’ vehicle and dragged nearly 30 feet. He died 42 years later from his injuries. The County Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as “Homicide . . . Multiple complications of gunshot wound and blunt force injuries (42 year interval).” His partner, Officer Robert Fossum, was shot in the head and died at the scene.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Canfield gave the Minneapolis Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Minneapolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Canfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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