Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, December 31, 1954
Add to My HeroesJoseph Bernell Bauer
Chief Deputy Joseph Bauer was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a fire.
An oncoming vehicle crossed into his lane of traffic and struck his patrol car head-on.
Chief Deputy Bauer had served with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 2
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Chief Deputy Bauer. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 5, 2013
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