Tipp City Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Friday, September 14, 1945
Add to My HeroesGeorge B. Eickmeyer
Patrolman Eickmeyer was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train at the German Street crossing at approximately 2340 hours. It is believed that he was attempting to exit his patrol car when he was struck, as his body was dragged a considerable distance down the track.
Patrolman Eickmeyer had served with the Tipp City Police Department for 5 years.
Bio
- Age 72
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman George B. Eickmeyer of the Tipp City Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
September 14, 2021
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