Alameda Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 11, 1942
Add to My HeroesDeWard Burton Gresham, Sr.
Officer Deward Gresham was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a traffic violator at 0800 hours.
He was riding to work on his police motorcycle when he observed the violation and attempted to stop the car. Another vehicle pulled out in front of him at Union Street and Buena Vista Avenue, causing him to crash and strike his head.
Officer Gresham was transported to the Alameda Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day. He was only wearing a soft hat and received fatal head injuries.
Officer Gresham had been with the Alameda Police Department for over three years. He was survived by his wife, children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 62
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Friday, July 10, 1942
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsOfficer Gresham,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Alameda. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 11, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths

Police Officer Tim Unwin
Springfield Township Police Department, OH
EOW: March 31, 2023

Police Officer Garrett Crumby
Huntsville Police Department, AL
EOW: March 28, 2023

Corporal Scotty Canezaro
Baton Rouge Police Department, LA
EOW: March 26, 2023

Sergeant David Poirrier
Baton Rouge Police Department, LA
EOW: March 26, 2023

Patrolman Joseph Barlow
McAlester Police Department, OK
EOW: March 20, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, OK
EOW: March 20, 2023

Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
Hermann Police Department, MO
EOW: March 12, 2023

Master Trooper James R. Bailey
Indiana State Police, IN
EOW: March 3, 2023

Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: March 1, 2023