U.S. Army · United States 
Edward W. Truelove
1992
Edward W. Truelove served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Edward served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Auxiliary Trooper Edward Truelove was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-84, at its junction with Route 70, in Cheshire. He was calling in a disabled vehicle at the time of the accident. Prior to the accident, he had directed the occupants of the disabled vehicle to climb onto a nearby embankment to stay out of harm's way. Trooper Truelove had served with the Connecticut State Police for over 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1943 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Connecticut State Police
Auxiliary Trooper
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