William Hinkle Crutcher

Died August 3, 1944

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William Hinkle Crutcher served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Patrolman William Crutcher a motorcycle accident on near Bordeaux, Tennessee. He was on patrol when his motorcycle left the roadway and entered a ditch on the side of State Highway 112. He was taken to St. Thomas Hospital where he died of his injuries. Patrolman Crutcher was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII.

Survivors

He had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for only nine months and was survived by his wife, son, parents, five sisters, and five brothers.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Tennessee Highway Patrol

Patrolman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52-W · Line 4 cut as WILLIAM H CRUTCHER

In Our Keeping

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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.

Patrolman Crutcher served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Thank you for your service to the people of Tennessee, 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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