Bennington County Sheriff's Department, Vermont
End of Watch Monday, May 27, 1935
Add to My HeroesRalph Floyd Peckham
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Peckham was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle in North Bennington, two miles east of the New York state line.
He was transported to a local hospital after the crash and died two days later.
Deputy Peckham had served with the Bennington County Sheriff's Department for two weeks. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Saturday, May 25, 1935
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Peckham,
On today, the 83rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bennington County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
May 27, 2019
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