James Earl Rhodes

Died March 11, 1978

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James Earl Rhodes served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Police Officer James Rhodes was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle while he escorted a funeral. Officer Rhodes was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Birmingham Police Department for nine years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and son.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Birmingham Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 21-E · Line 11 cut as JAMES EARL RHODES

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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 Rhodes gave the Birmingham Police Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Birmingham 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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