Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, November 1, 1934
Add to My HeroesWilliam S. Winn, Jr.
Police Officer William Winn was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a fire call.
A firetruck hit his motorcycle as they were racing to the call on Bay Street. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died 30 minutes later.
Officer Winn was hired to replace Police Officer W. Frank Godbold, who died in a line-of-duty motorcycle crash on March 29, 1929.
Officer Winn was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was survived by his wife and child. His father also served in law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 13
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Winn,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy.
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