U.S. Navy · United States 
Francis Creamer
1974
Francis E. Creamer served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Detective Francis Creamer suffered a fatal heart attack after being struck by objects that had been thrown at officers during an anti-busing riot on September 16th, 1974. He had been assigned to an area near the South Boston District Courthouse. He was taken to Boston City Hospital where he remained until passing away on October 7th, 1974. Detective Creamer was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had served with the Boston Police Department for 21 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, sister, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Detective
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