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Edward Scott Johansen

Died June 28, 1977

Edward Scott Johansen served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 7 years and 11 months. Edward served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified

Duty related illness

What Happened

Patrolman Edward Johansen died after contracting hepatitis after performing CPR on an infected individual on November 13th, 1971.

His condition worsened, forcing him to medically retired in 1974. He died as a result of the disease on June 28th, 1977.

Patrolman Johansen had served with the Peabody Police Department for 11 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1952 – 1960
Also Served
Peabody Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63W · Line 29 cut as EDWARD SCOTT JOHANSEN
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Johansen gave the Peabody Police Department 11 years.

Thank you for your service to the Peabody community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Patrolman Johansen.

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

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