U.S. Navy · United States 
Earl Bertram
1968
Earl J. Bertram served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Earl also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Earl Bertram succumbed to injuries sustained five years earlier when he was involved in an automobile crash while responding to a burglary call. Another vehicle pulled into the patrol car's path at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Watson Lane, causing a collision. Patrolman Bertram remained in a coma until passing away five years later. Patrolman Bertram was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for 10 years at the time of the crash. While in the Navy he was an undefeated heavyweight boxer in the Golden Glove competition with a 12-0 record.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1945 – 1947
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Jefferson County Police Department
Patrolman
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