Our Hero Remembered

Perley Johnson Jr.
Officer
Perley Johnson Jr.
Massachusetts State
Police Department
End of Service: February 13, 1978
Incident Detail:

Trooper Perley Johnson died as a result of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning while investigating an arson case at 20 Monument Avenue in Bourne, Massachusetts. Trooper Johnson had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 10 years and was assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office. He was survived by his wife and child.