Police Officer William H. Pottker, Oak Park Police Department, Illinois

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Police Officer

William H. Pottker

Oak Park Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, July 4, 1919

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Age: 57

Tour: 25 years

Badge # 307

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 7/4/1919

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Officer William Pottker was struck and killed while directing traffic at the scene of a previous traffic accident on Washington Boulevard near Lombard Avenue.

Officer Pottker had served with the Oak Park Police Department for 25 years. He was buried in Wheaton Cemetery.

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It has been 92 years, but thanks to this web site, your conttribution will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

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July 4, 2011

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William H. Pottker

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