Millard Russell Courtney

Died April 11, 1951

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Millard Russell Courtney served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Trooper Courtney was killed when his patrol car struck a train at a crossing on 147th Street near Sibley Boulevard in Dolton. The accident occurred during extremely dense fog which led to Trooper Courtney being unable to see the passing train or the flashing yellow lights. Two other troopers in the vehicle sustained serious injuries but recovered. Trooper Courtney had served with the Illinois State Police for two years and was assigned to District 4. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII.

Survivors

Trooper Courtney was survived by his expectant wife with his daughter being born only minutes before his funeral began.

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U.S. Marine Corps

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Illinois State Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 56-E · Line 8 cut as MILLARD R COURTNEY

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Courtney gave the Illinois State Police 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Illinois, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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