Montana Highway Patrol, Montana
End of Watch Saturday, July 24, 1954
Add to My HeroesJames H. Anderson
Patrolman James Anderson was struck and killed by a vehicle during a traffic stop for a routine equipment inspection about 11 miles east of Bozeman and 10 miles west of Livingston, Montana, on U.S. Highway 10.
He was standing at the driver's side window of the vehicle he pulled over when he was struck. The driver who struck Patrolman Anderson was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter.
Patrolman Anderson was a United States Navy WWII veteran who had served with the Montana Highway Patrol for nine years and previously served with the Custer County Sheriff's Office for ten years. He was survived by his wife, son, three brothers and a sister. His son served with the FBI for a few years.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 151
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Anderson,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy Construction Battalions-the Seabees during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Seabees-We Build We Fight Can Do!
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