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 Bernhard Ludvig Aagesen
Bernhard Ludvig Aagesen was born September 30,1894 in Roune, Denmark, son of Larse Aagesen (also spelled Aakessen) and Ingrid Svensdotter (also spelled Svenssen), both of Sweden.
 Bernard enlisted January 24, 1918 and served in WWI as a Pvt with the 53rd Infantry Regiment, Med Dept, 6th Infantry Division of NY.
His WWI registration card states he was tall with medium build,
gray eyes and blonde hair.
The American 53rd Infantry Regiment was organized in 1917. It Served as part of the 12th Infantry Brigade, 6th Infantry Division.
The Regiment saw action in Alsace, near the town of Colmar, which is reflected in the unit's crest.
Bernhard served overseas from August 24, 1918 to June 18,1919.
After his discharge, Bernhard returned to Rye. He married Irish immigrant Nora nee Shannon in late 1920 or early 1921, mostly likely Rye, New York. She was the daughter of Simon R. Shannon and Honoria (aka Honor) nee Finn, both of County Sligo, Ireland. Bernard and Nora had two children: Bernard Thomas Aagesen, WWII Veteran (1921-1993), and Eleanor Mae Aagesen (1926-2014).
Bernhard was employed as a police officer for the city of Rye and rose to the posisition of sergeant. In Rye his family lived at 12 Richard Place.
Sergeant Aagesen was regarded one of the most efficient and most popular members of the Rye Police Department and he was held be in high esteem by his superiors and the men under he command .
Bernhard Ludvig Aagesen died suddenly June,7 1931 at United Hospital, Port Chester, NY. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Rye, NY
Rye Officials To Attend Rites For Aagesen
 Police and Military Escort Tomorrow For Sergeant Who Died Suddenly - A police and military detail will escort the body of the late Police Sergeant Bernard Aagesen from his home on Richard Place, Rye, to the Church of the Resurrection, tomorrow morning where services will be conducted at 10 o'clock. Representatives of the Rye Village Board of Trustees and other officials and delegations from the Resurrection Council, Knights of Columbus and the American Legion will attend the service in a body. Scores of policeman from various Westchester County communities will pay final tribute to Sergeant Aagesen. The deceased died on Sunday morning suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage, he had apparently enjoyed good health until Saturday afternoon when he became ill and was removed to the United Hospital late that night.
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