Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, May 15, 1942
Add to My HeroesRobert Richard Thomas
Trooper Thomas succumbed to injuries received two days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while responding to a drowning call in Edwardsville. The motorcycle began to have mechanical troubles that caused him to lose control of the bike. He was thrown into a culvert and sustained severe injuries. He regained consciousness for a short time and explained what happened before passing away.
Trooper Thomas had served with the Illinois State Police for one year and was assigned to District 11. Trooper Thomas was killed one day before he was to enlist in the U.S. Army and was survived by his fiancee.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 13, 1942
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View all 7 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
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