Needham Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931
Add to My HeroesFrank Gaughan
Sergeant Gaughan suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting at the scene of a large house fire on Charles River Street. He had returned to the police station at the Needham Town Hall when he suddenly began to feel ill and collapsed.
Sergeant Gaughan was a WWI veteran and had served with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSergeant Gaughan, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your military and 3 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Needham.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 28, 2024
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