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William M. Bombard

Died December 18, 1951

William M. Bombard served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer William Bombard was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a drunk bar patron.

The subject, 53, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life on January 24, 1952. In 1962 he was being considered for parole. The outcome is unknown.

Officer Bombard was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Deerwood Police Department for only one week after retiring from the Chicago Police Department.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Deerwood Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 24-W · Line 29 cut as WILLIAM M BOMBARD
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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.

Police Officer Bombard gave the Deerwood Police Department 20 years.

Thank you for your service to the Deerwood community. Thank you 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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