Beverly Hills Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, July 21, 1939
Add to My HeroesEdward W. Gardell
Officer Gardell succumbed to injuries received ten days earlier when he was was involved in a vehicle collision while pursuing a traffic violator on Wilshire Boulevard.
Officer Gardell has served with the Beverly Hills Police Department for five years,
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Tuesday, July 11, 1939
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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View all 9 Reflections83 years ago you passed. So sad and so young. May God Bless you and your family past and present. Your short life and career was lived with honor and respect. Your memory will stay with us forever
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