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PO Box 177, Hawthorne, New York 10532
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This Photo depicts Dr. Clarence Peterson being sworn in by Pres. Martin Harding as PESW Surgeon. Witness; Msgr. Eugene Fowler, PESW Chaplain and G.W.Colbert. Circa 1973?  "Curley" Peterson was the Mt. Vernon Police Dept. Surgeon for many years. Was a combat Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, having served with distinction in the Pacific Theatre in WW-11.  He died in the late 70`s and received a Full Inspector's Funeral. G.W.Colbert was the Honor Guard Commander at his Funeral. Msgr. Fowler was the Brother of Det.1st Grade, NYPD, Kenneth Fowler (Homicide-Bronx) On the far right is Det. Tom Duggan, Yonkers, P.D. (Seated)
Photo taken at VFW Post #596,Mt. Vernon, N.Y.