Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, May 25, 1945
Add to My HeroesSam Mangiamele
Trooper Mangiamele succumbed to injuries received five days earlier when his police motorcycle went out of control on loose gravel at 11th Street and Field Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he remained until his death.
Trooper Mangiamele had served with the Illinois State Police for three years and was assigned to District 3. Trooper Mangiamele was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Sunday, May 20, 1945
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