Hugh P. Williams
1942
Hugh P. Williams.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Hugh Williams was killed while setting off an aerial bomb during a practice air raid drill.
Patrolman Williams was lighting the fuse when it malfunctioned and exploded in his face. He passed away at 4:30 p.m. while being transported to Mary McClellan Hospital.
Patrolman Williams was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Granville Police Department for ten years.
Patrolman Williams was lighting the fuse when it malfunctioned and exploded in his face. He passed away at 4:30 p.m. while being transported to Mary McClellan Hospital.
Patrolman Williams was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Granville Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, seven brothers, and four sisters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Granville Police Department
Patrolman
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