Patrolman Norval J. Wright

Patrolman Norval J. Wright

Peoria Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, September 17, 1953

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Norval J. Wright

Patrolman Norval Wright was killed in a motorcycle crash while en route from the police station to his patrol area. His motorcycle crashed when it struck a patch of gravel near North and Bigalow streets at approximately 3:00 pm.

Patrolman Wright was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Peoria Police Department for nearly seven years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 6 years, 9 months
  • Badge 472
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

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Norval was my uncle I never met. His wife was Marjorie and son was Michael. Marjorie moved to Florida in the 1980’s and has passéd I believe. His son Mike, also a USMC veteran lives in Phoenix,AZ.

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March 1, 2024

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