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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Savage
1954
William A. Savage served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Patrolman William Savage suffered a fatal heart attack while walking a prisoner to police headquarters after arresting him for a traffic violation.
As the two walked past city hall Patrolman Savage suddenly collapsed. His prisoner then ran to the police headquarters and notified other officers. Patrolman Savage was transported to St. Peter's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrolman Savage was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the New Brunswick Police Department for 30 years.
As the two walked past city hall Patrolman Savage suddenly collapsed. His prisoner then ran to the police headquarters and notified other officers. Patrolman Savage was transported to St. Peter's Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Patrolman Savage was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the New Brunswick Police Department for 30 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New Brunswick Police Department
Patrolman
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