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Burnell Imhoff

Died June 7, 1939

Burnell Imhoff served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Chief of Police Burnell Imhoff succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Main Street and Custer Avenue. He had taken evasive action to avoid striking a vehicle that had also entered the intersection. His motorcycle left the roadway and struck a restaurant, causing fatal injuries. He was first taken home and then transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries. Chief Imhoff was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New Holland Police Department for 2-1/2 years.

Survivors
He was the agency's first police chief and was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
New Holland Borough Police Department
Chief of Police
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 62W · Line 11 cut as BURNELL IMHOFF
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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.

Chief of Police Imhoff gave the New Holland Borough Police Department 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the New Holland community, 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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