Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, September 14, 1942
Add to My HeroesWilliam Howard James
Patrolman William James was killed in a motorcycle crash on Maple Street in the Kingwood Heights section of Murfreesboro.
He was escorting a military convoy at the time of the accident.
Patrolman James had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for only six months. He was survived by his wife, 5-month-old child, parents, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsIt is so neat that there is now a photo of him in his patrol uniform. I wish we knew more about him. He is my grandfather. My mother is the 5 month old child referenced in the notice.
Jimmy Seeley
Grandson
March 10, 2020
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