United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
J. Ray Ward
1928
J. Ray Ward served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Marshal Ray Ward was killed in an automobile accident on the Bingham Highway while returning to Salt Lake City from Bingham after serving several warrants.
It was determined that Marshal Ward's brakes had failed, contributing to his vehicle losing control and striking a telephone pole in West Jordan.
Marshal Ward was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and served as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Utah for seven years.
It was determined that Marshal Ward's brakes had failed, contributing to his vehicle losing control and striking a telephone pole in West Jordan.
Marshal Ward was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and served as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Utah for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children and is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Marshal
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