U.S. Air Force · United States 
Hilary Welenc
1959
Hilary Welenc served the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. Hilary served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Welenc was struck and killed by a vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike in Delaware Township. He was assisting a driver change a tire on the car when a tractor trailer struck the rear of his patrol car, pinning him and the driver between the patrol car and disabled vehicle. Both Trooper Welenc and the driver he was assisting were killed. Trooper Welenc had served with the agency for almost seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1947 – 1950
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
New Jersey State Police
Trooper
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