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Edward Raymond Claude

Died July 9, 1982

Edward Raymond Claude served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 5 months. Edward served in World War II, and during the years of the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Blunt force
What Happened

Deputy Claude succumbed to injuries sustained 17 months earlier when he was assaulted by an inmate in the county jail. He was struck in the head with a window weight and knocked down a flight of stairs. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until his death.

Service Record
U.S. Army
1946 – 1947
Also Served
Jasper County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 5-E · Line 13 cut as EDWARD RAYMOND CLAUDE
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Claude served with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department.

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

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Claude.

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

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