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Officer John Herzog succumbed to injuries sustained two nights earlier when he fell while on duty.
He was walking to the train depot to meet the arriving passenger train as part of his normal duties. He slipped on ice and fell against a fire hydrant, suffering broken bones and internal injuries. After returning home he collapsed and was taken to the local hospital.
Pneumonia set in as a result of the injuries and Officer Herzog passed away two days later.
Officer Herzog had served with the agency for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 10 children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Officer Herzog gave the New Ulm Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Ulm community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Officer Herzog.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
New Ulm Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 84 officers lost to accidents in MN, 28.7% of the 293 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 3 officers in MN were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1928, 103 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1928, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 65. Of the 84 lost to accidents in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 53; the middle age was 41.5. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
John was 65. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 65. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.3% of these deaths in MN; May holds the most, 14.3%. Saturdays: 10.7%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at New Ulm Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.7% of all 293 deaths in MN, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
New Ulm Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-W
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