Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Wednesday, December 28, 1949
Add to My HeroesJohn T. Clancy, Jr.
Police Officer John Clancy succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his police motorcycle collided with a drunk driver on Aurora Avenue near Galer Street.
The driver of the other vehicle was charged with drunken and reckless driving.
Officer Clancy was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had served with the Seattle Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1949
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsIn 2014, John Clancy, Jr. was posthumously awarded the Washington Law Enforcement Medal of Honor.
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