Trooper First Class Paul H. Sherman
Delaware State Police
Delaware
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 16, 1945
Cause: Struck by train

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Sherman was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad train at a crossing on Newport Gap Road in New Castle County. He was freed from the wreckage by two New Castle County policeman and taken to Wilmington General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Trooper Sherman had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.