Edward Thomas (police officer), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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American police officer
Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1919
Date of Death: 10-Aug-2015
Profession: police officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Edward Thomas (police officer)
- Edward Alfred Thomas (September 23, 1919 – August 10, 2015) was one of the first African Americans to work as a police officer for the Houston Police Department.He was born on September 23, 1919 in Keachi, Louisiana.
- He attended Southern University.
- Thomas was drafted and served in the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
- He joined the Houston Police Department in 1948.
- Thomas served for 63 years, the longest period of service of any municipal employee.In July 2015 Houston Police Headquarters was renamed the Edward A.
- Thomas Building.
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