Edward Charles Dohrmann

1969

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Edward Charles Dohrmann Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 1 year. Edward served during the years of World War II.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Lieutenant Edward Dohrmann suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding to a single-vehicle rollover accident near the intersection of State Road and Pennypack Street, in Torresdale.

The vehicle struck a telephone pole bringing down live wires. Lieutenant Dohrmann and other first responders helped pull the man out from the vehicle after nearly four hours. He returned home after his shift and suffered a fatal heart attack.

Lieutenant Dohrmann was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, and six children. Lieutenant Dohrmann was assigned to the Accident Investigation Division and was recently notified that he passed the Captain exam and was waiting for further details about his new promotion.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, and six children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1945 – 1946

Conflicts

World War II

Also Served

Philadelphia Police Department

Lieutenant

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