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James Fenton Proof
James Fenton "Jay" Proof
1928
James Fenton Proof served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Unknown
What Happened
Patrolman Jay Proof was killed while attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Route 826, Jackson Township, Tioga County. Patrolman Proof lost control of his motorcycle and struck a bridge abutment. He died the next day from his injuries. Patrolman Proof was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol for a year and a half.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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