St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, January 31, 1925
Add to My HeroesJohn H. Bohlen
Police Officer John Bohlen was struck and killed by a streetcar at Humboldt Avenue and North Broadway in the Sixth District. He was hit by a southbound streetcar while waiting for a northbound streetcar.
Officer Bohlen was a Spanish-American War veteran and had been with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and parents.
He is buried at New Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Bohlen,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during the Spanish-American War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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