United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John Allen Patwell
1980
John A. Patwell served the U.S. Army for 2 years. John served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer John Patwell succumbed to injuries sustained when he struck his head while entering his patrol car. He was entering his patrol car at the corner of East Tremont Avenue and Purdy Street, the Bronx when he struck the right side of his head on the car. Officer Patwell was admitted to St. Francis hospital the following day and died 15 days later from the injury. Officer Patwell had served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the 43rd Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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