U.S. Army · United States 
James Patrick Morrissy
2014
James Patrick Morrissy served the U.S. Army for 2 years. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Jim Morrissy was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to backup another officer at a domestic dispute call.
His patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of 160th Street and Cicero Avenue as he made a left turn onto Cicero Avenue. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
Officer Morrissy had served with the Oak Forest Police Department for 30 years.
His patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of 160th Street and Cicero Avenue as he made a left turn onto Cicero Avenue. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
Officer Morrissy had served with the Oak Forest Police Department for 30 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1970 – 1972
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Oak Forest Police Department
Police Officer
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