Patrolman William Howard James
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Tennessee

End of Watch: Monday, September 14, 1942
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman James was killed in a motorcycle accident on Maple Street in the Kingwood Heights section of Murfreesboro. Patrolman James was escorting a military convoy at the time of the accident.

Patrolman James had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for only 6 months. He was survived by his wife, 5-month-old child, parents, and two sisters.

 
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Visit Patrolman James's memorial at www.ODMP.org