United States of America

William Claude Woodgeard

Died April 15, 1963

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William Claude Woodgeard.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Deputy Sheriff William Woodgeard was killed in an automobile crash at SR 216 and SR 78 while responding to set up a roadblock to assist in a pursuit that was heading toward Hocking County. He lost control of the patrol car while rounding a curve and struck several trees. Deputy Woodgeard was a United States Navy World War II veteran who had been with the Hocking County Sheriff's Department for only nine months.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, grandchild, four brothers, and two sisters.

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Also Served

Hocking County Sheriff's Department

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 46W · Line 14 cut as WILLIAM C WOODGEARD

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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.

Deputy Sheriff Woodgeard served with the Hocking County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Logan 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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