Delaware State Police, Delaware
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 30, 1951
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 31
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 30, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Wilhelm was killed in an automobile accident on US 40 near Glasgow, Delaware. He lost control when he swerved to avoid hitting a dog.
Trooper Wilhelm, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, had served with the Delaware State Police for just under 4 years. He was stationed at Troop 1.