New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, March 17, 1956
Add to My HeroesGeorge J. Lessler, Jr.
Officer Lessler suffered a fatal heart attack as a result of a stressful situation while on duty. He was assigned to the 10th Precinct.
Officer Lessler served with the NYPD for seven years and was awarded a medal for Excellent Police Duty for a Nov. 9, 1953 incident where he pulled an emotionally distressed woman from a third-floor building ledge into safety.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Lessler.
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