Police Officer Michael L. Draeger, Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

Police Officer Michael L. Draeger

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Saturday, December 28, 1974

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Michael L. Draeger

Officer Michael Draeger succumbed to burns received one month earlier when his clothing caught fire following a vehicle accident.

He responded to an officer needs assistance call when his patrol wagon collided with another police car. He was able to free himself from the wreckage but his gasoline-soaked clothing caught fire.

He was transported to a burn center where he succumbed to his wounds one month later.

Officer Draeger had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 5 years
Badge 5

Incident Details

Cause Fire
Incident Date Monday, November 18, 1974

officer assistance, vehicle crash

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Officer Draeger,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Milwaukee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 28, 2024