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Headstone of Carlton James Byrd

Carlton James Byrd

Died August 25, 1952

Carlton James Byrd.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Carlton Byrd was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of Granby Street and Thole Street. He was responding to an emergency fire alarm at the time of the crash. Officer Byrd was a WWII veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four daughters, son, and seven siblings.
Media
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Service Record
Also Served
Norfolk Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 37-E · Line 9 cut as CARLTON J BYRD
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.

Officer Byrd served with the Norfolk Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Norfolk 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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