Headstone of Perley Kenneth Johnson

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.
Perley Kenneth Johnson
Perley Kenneth Johnson
Service Record
1964 – 1967
Vietnam War Cold War
Also Served
Massachusetts State Police
Trooper
In Our Keeping
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