U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Edward Scott Johansen
1977
Edward Scott Johansen served the U.S. Coast Guard for 8 years. 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.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1952 – 1960
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Peabody Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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