U.S. Army · United States 
Aloysius J. Nelke
1973
Aloysius J. Nelke served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Aloysius served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Police Officer Aloysius Nelke succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 22 years earlier, on January 28th, 1951, when he was struck in the neck and paralyzed.
He and four other officers had responded to a burglary in progress at 3700 Grandel Square and were met with gunfire as they exited the patrol car. The wounds caused Officer Nelke to become paralyzed. His death was ruled to be a direct result of the gunshot wound and paralysis.
Officer Nelke was survived by his wife, two daughter and two sons.
He and four other officers had responded to a burglary in progress at 3700 Grandel Square and were met with gunfire as they exited the patrol car. The wounds caused Officer Nelke to become paralyzed. His death was ruled to be a direct result of the gunshot wound and paralysis.
Officer Nelke was survived by his wife, two daughter and two sons.
Survivors
Officer Nelke was survived by his wife, two daughter and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1942 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Police Officer
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