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William J. Bender

Died July 2, 1973

William J. Bender served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff William Bender was killed in an automobile accident while en route to setup a roadblock at Highway 37 and Highway 309. The roadblock was being setup as a result of an escape from a nearby jail. Deputy Bender was survived by his wife, daughter, and son. His son, Trooper William R. Bender, was struck and killed in the line of duty on November 20th, 1982, while serving with the Ohio Highway Patrol. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.

Survivors
Deputy Bender was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 46W · Line 6 cut as WILLIAM J BENDER
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.

Deputy Sheriff Bender served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Marion 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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