Patrolman Harry L. Ward, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Harry L. Ward

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, January 21, 1937

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Harry L. Ward

Patrolman Harry Ward suffered a fatal heart attack after rowing a boat for 12 consecutive hours while conducting rescues during the Great Flood of 1937.

Patrolman Ward had served with the been with the Cincinnati Police Department for 31 years.

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Age 57
Tour 31 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Harry L. Ward of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 21, 2024