U.S. Air Force · United States 
James Baugh
2004
James E. Baugh served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Captain Jim Baugh was killed in an automobile collision while responding to a minor traffic collision at 4:30 pm.
Captain Baugh lost control of his patrol car on U.S. 231 and overturned into Big Walnut Creek, trapping him inside for over 15 minutes. He was transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he succumbed to his injuries five hours later.
Captain Baugh was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran who had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for 32 years and had previously served as sheriff.
Captain Baugh lost control of his patrol car on U.S. 231 and overturned into Big Walnut Creek, trapping him inside for over 15 minutes. He was transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he succumbed to his injuries five hours later.
Captain Baugh was a United States Air Force Vietnam veteran who had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for 32 years and had previously served as sheriff.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and four sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1963 – 1966
Also Served
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Captain
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