Patrolman William Howard James, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

Patrolman William Howard James

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, September 14, 1942

William Howard James

Patrolman James was killed in a motorcycle accident on Maple Street in the Kingwood Heights section of Murfreesboro. Patrolman James was escorting a military convoy at the time of the accident.

Patrolman James had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for only 6 months. He was survived by his wife, 5-month-old child, parents, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 14, 2012