Florida Probation and Parole Commission, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, July 11, 1973
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Gambill
Parole Officer William Gambill was killed in an automobile crash while supervising parolees in Escambia County.
The crash occurred when his car crossed the center line of Davis Highway and struck another vehicle head-on.
Officer Gambill was a United States Air Force and WWII veteran who had served with the Florida Probation and Parole Commission for one year. He was survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and mother.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Gambill,
ON today, the 50th anniversary of your your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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