Sergeant Frank Gaughan

Sergeant Frank Gaughan | Needham Police Department, Massachusetts
Needham Police Department, Massachusetts
Sergeant Frank Gaughan

Needham Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 28, 1931

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Frank 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
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Sergeant 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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