U.S. Army · United States 
Kenneth Stevens
1944
Kenneth W. Stevens served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Lieutenant Kenneth Stevens suffered a fatal heart attack following a boating accident on the Connecticut River near Lyme, Connecticut. He and other officers were assisting the United States Navy with port security when his patrol boat struck a pylon for an old pier. Lieutenant Stevens and the four other occupants of the boat were all thrown into the water. As the men swam towards the shore, Lieutenant Stevens suffered a heart attack. A group of juvenile boys witnessed the incident and pulled Lieutenant Stevens from the water. Then, they towed the rest of the officers to shore. Lieutenant Stevens was a United States WWI Army veteran and served with the Connecticut State Police for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Connecticut State Police
Lieutenant
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtncbtrgcs79cm168z72b
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Kenneth. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Kenneth.
Leave a Tribute