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Frederick L. Regan

Frederick L. Regan portrait
Date of Birth:
1895
Date of Death:
September 28, 1941
Location of Death:
Elizabeth City, NC
DOT badge from 1934-1951

Circumstances of Death

Special Agent Frederick Louis Regan, accompanied by other agents, raided an illicit distillery hidden deep in the swamps near Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As the raid unfolded, various suspects ran off in different directions. Agent Regan pursued one suspect through the swamp and eventually captured him. Shortly thereafter, he suffered severe chest pains. In order to obtain medical attention, Agent Regan had to walk a considerable distance out of the swamp where he was taken to Elizabeth City hospital. Agent Regan died later that same day.

Background

Agent Regan joined the Alcohol Tax Unit on December 30, 1940, and served in offices at Charlotte and Elizabeth City, North Carolina. He carried badge #807. Previously, he had been a detective with the Boston Police Department for eight years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Personal

Agent Regan was born in South Boston, Massachusetts. He was survived by his wife, Helen.

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