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U.S. Army · United States 
Charles Hilbert
1950
Charles Martin Hilbert Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Charles Hilbert succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Potee Street and Patapsco Avenue. The 56-year-old driver lost control of his car, jumped the curb, and pinned Officer Hilbert against a traffic light pole. He was charged with reckless driving. Officer Hilbert was transported to South Baltimore General Hospital, where he passed away five days later. Officer Hilbert was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and had served with the Baltimore Police Department for three months. He was survived by his wife. He was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Police Officer
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