CG
U.S. Army · United States 
Charles Goetz
1916
Charles Goetz served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Charles Goetz was killed after being struck by a vehicle on West 25th Street. Two cars were racing up the street with their bright lights on, and another officer yelled at them to stop. Alerted by the other officer's shouts, Patrolman Goetz stepped into the street in the path of a car coming from the opposite direction. The driver of the vehicle that struck Patrolman Goetz could not see him because of the bright lights of the oncoming cars. No charges were filed. Patrolman Goetz was a U.S. Military Army veteran and had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Cleveland Division of Police
Sergeant
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