Allen Charles Steele

Died October 16, 1959

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Allen Charles Steele served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 10 months. Allen served during the years of World War II and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Patrolman Allen Steele succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when his patrol wagon collided with the back of a bus at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Papania Drive.

Survivors

Patrolman Steele was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

1945 – 1948

Conflicts

World War II Cold War

Also Served

New Orleans Police Department

Patrolman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44-W · Line 1 cut as ALLEN C STEELE

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman Steele served with the New Orleans Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Patrolman Steele.

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

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