Police Officer John H. Bohlen, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer John H. Bohlen

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, January 31, 1925

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John 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

foot patrol

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Officer 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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 31, 2025