Trooper Milton Veasily Purnell Jr.
Maryland State Police
Maryland

End of Watch: Thursday, May 29, 1975
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 4 months
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Purnell was killed in an automobile accident on Route 50 near Cambridge. His patrol struck a utility pole at a service station.

Trooper Purnell had been with the agency for 17 months.

 
Photograph: Trooper Milton Veasily Purnell Jr.

Patch image: Maryland State Police, Maryland

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