U.S. Navy · United States 
Joseph Doane
1952
Joseph Howard Doane served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Bodily force
What Happened
Patrolman Joseph Doane was assaulted and killed while on patrol. While trying to break up a fight at the New Ocean House hotel, he was kicked and suffered a ruptured spleen. Patrolman Doane was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Swampscott Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children. Doane Bridge, which carries the Danvers Road across the railroad tracks from Essex Street, was named in his memory.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Swampscott Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
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