Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, November 29, 1941
Add to My HeroesWilliam McKinley Buck
Patrolman William Buck succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when the patrol car he was riding in collided with another vehicle at the intersection of California Avenue and Cortland Street.
Patrolman Buck was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 5498
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, November 28, 1941
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsPatrolman Buck,
On today, the 80th 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 USN.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 29, 2021
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