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John Ray Riddle

Died January 15, 1961

John Ray Riddle served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman John Riddle was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 south of Manning. He was traveling south just before dawn when he and the tractor-trailer collided. His patrol car burst into flames. He was Patrolman Riddle was a United States Army veteran and served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for at least 8 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, and four brothers. One of his brothers also served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26-E · Line 1 cut as JOHN RAY RIDDLE
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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 Riddle served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Thank you for your service to the people of South Carolina, 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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