Otto Ernest Dobratz

1953

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Otto Ernest Dobratz served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Lieutenant Otto Dobratz suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a fatal accidental shooting at Hallmere Reservoir.

He was at the scene of the shooting when he suddenly collapsed while attempting to radio police headquarters to inform them the shooting actually happened in Kensington.

Lieutenant Dobratz was U.S. Army veteran of WWI and recipient of the Purple Heart. He had served with the Meriden Police Department for over 25 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, four brothers, and sister.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Meriden Police Department

Lieutenant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52W · Line 31 cut as OTTO ERNEST DOBRATZ

In Our Keeping

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