Alexander Polowishz

1914 – 1954

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Alexander Polowishz served in the U.S. Army. Alexander was 39 years old.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Sergeant Alexander Polowishz succumbed to injuries sustained when the department's furnace exploded as he was on desk duty. Sergeant Polowishz had served with the Hastings on Hudson Police Department for 15 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife.

Media

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Hastings on Hudson Police Department

Sergeant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 17W · Line 7 cut as ALEXANDER POLOWISHZ

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 33

Grave 6987

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Polowishz gave the Hastings on Hudson Police Department 15 years.

Thank you for your service to the Hastings-on-Hudson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Sergeant Polowishz.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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