William E. Bowman

Patrolman

Darien

End of Watch: 11/18/1927

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Officer Bowman, who enjoyed an exemplary record of service to the Darien Police Department and also served as a volunteer firefighter, was killed in a motor vehicle accident while on duty.

Officer Bowman joined the Darien Police Department on February 1, 1926. Bowman enjoyed an exemplary record of service to the Department and furthered his service to the community by also serving as a volunteer firefighter. Bowman, the father of six children, was killed in a motor vehicle accident while on duty on November 18, 1927. His memory is preserved on a bronze plaque installed in the lobby of Darien Police Headquarters.