Arthur W. Wallander
Commissioner of the New York Police Department
About Arthur W. Wallander
Lived 1892 – 1980 (aged 88).
Arthur William Wallander, Sr. (February 3, 1892 - November 3, 1980) was New York City Police Commissioner from 1945 to 1949. He was the only Police Commissioner to be retained by an incoming Mayor of New York City.
Biography He was born on February 3, 1892, in New York City to Eva Wallander of Sweden. He was appointed as New York City Police Commissioner by Fiorello H. LaGuardia in 1945 and was asked to remain in office by William O'Dwyer when O'Dwyer became mayor.
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Who was Arthur W. Wallander?
Commissioner of the New York Police Department
When was Arthur W. Wallander born?
Arthur W. Wallander was born on 3 February 1892.
When did Arthur W. Wallander die?
Arthur W. Wallander died on 3 November 1980 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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