Officer Oswald J. Anderson

Officer Oswald J. Anderson | Renton Police Department, Washington
Renton Police Department, Washington
Officer Oswald J. Anderson

Renton Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Wednesday, November 6, 1946

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Oswald J. Anderson

Officer Oswald Anderson and a Renton firefighter, Captain James Pullis, were killed in an airplane accident while searching for a missing elderly man.

They had located the man on top of a power tower and radioed ground units the location. As they slowed the plane to circle the area, the engine stalled and the plane crashed to the ground.

Officer Anderson had served with the Renton Police Department for four years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 7

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident
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Officer Anderson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Renton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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November 6, 2021

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