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James Jones Auter

Died October 15, 1953

James Jones Auter served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Auter was killed when he was hit by a bullet from his service revolver when it fell from its holster at 18th Street and Ridge Avenue. He and another officer were investigating a numbers-writing operation at the time. Officer Auter was a U.S Army veteran of WWII.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 30W · Line 6 cut as JAMES J AUTER
In Our Keeping
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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 Auter served with the Philadelphia Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia 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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