Deputy Sheriff John Morgan Bilbrey

Deputy Sheriff John Morgan Bilbrey | Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John Morgan Bilbrey

Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, September 4, 1942

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John Morgan Bilbrey

Deputy Bilbrey was struck and killed by a vehicle while working at the Putnam County Jail. A tractor trailer drove into the jail, crushing Deputy Bilbrey.

Deputy Bilbrey had served with the agency for 10 years. He had previously served a police officer with the Cookeville Police and had also served in the US Army during both World Wars. He was survived by his wife and three children. He was interred at the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Cookeville.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour 10 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
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