U.S. Army · United States 
Claude McCormick
1933
Claude McCormick served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Claude McCormick was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Far Hills Avenue and Harman Avenue.
He struck his head on the pavement after his motorcycle skidded on streetcar tracks. His injuries were initially believed to not be serious and he went home following the crash. The following day he went to the hospital and passed away as the result of a blood clot.
Officer McCormick was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Oakwood Police Department for four years.
He struck his head on the pavement after his motorcycle skidded on streetcar tracks. His injuries were initially believed to not be serious and he went home following the crash. The following day he went to the hospital and passed away as the result of a blood clot.
Officer McCormick was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Oakwood Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and mother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Oakwood Public Safety Department
Police Officer
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