Perley Kenneth Johnson
1978
Perley K. Johnson Jr.. Perley served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Fire and heat
What Happened
Trooper Perley Johnson died as a result of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning while investigating an arson case at 20 Monument Avenue in Bourne, Massachusetts. Trooper Johnson had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years and was assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
1964 – 1967
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Massachusetts State Police
Trooper
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