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Ronald E. Trautman

Died October 20, 1966

Ronald E. Trautman served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Ronald Trautman succumbed to injuries sustained on August 3rd, 1966, when his police motorcycle struck a truck on U.S. 281 just south of Jamestown. He was taken to a hospital in Fargo, where he remained until passing away on October 20th, 1966. Officer Trautman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Jamestown Police Department for 6-1/2 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Jamestown Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 24W · Line 3 cut as RONALD E TRAUTMAN
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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.

Officer Trautman gave the Jamestown Police Department 6 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jamestown 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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