U.S. Army · United States 
James Pugh
1930
James O. Pugh served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant Jimmie Pugh was killed in a motorcycle accident while searching for suspects in a robbery case. He was returning from the northern part of Sedgwick County when he collided with a car. He was taken to the hospital, where his leg was amputated. He needed a blood transfusion a few days later but died after developing tetanus. Lieutenant Pugh was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Wichita Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wichita Police Department
Lieutenant
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