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Patrolman Charles Bozeman was killed during an air raid practice drill when an air raid bomb prematurely exploded in his face. Seven others were injured, one critically. Patrolman Bozeman had served with the Lima Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bozeman gave the Lima Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lima community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bozeman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lima Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1951, 2 officers at Lima Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1951, 4 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1951, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1951, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 43. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Lima Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 42; the middle age was 41. Charles had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Charles was 43. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Charles was 43. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 40% of these deaths at Lima Police Department, more than any other month. Mondays: 20%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Lima Police Department. The weapon recorded was explosives, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was explosives, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was explosives, in 0.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was explosives, in 0.3% of these deaths.
His people
Lima Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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