United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
William McKinley Buck
1941
William McKinley Buck served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman William Buck succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when the patrol car he was riding in collided with another vehicle at the intersection of California Avenue and Cortland Street.
Patrolman Buck was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 17 years.
Patrolman Buck was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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