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U.S. Army · United States 
James Alford
1949
James Virgil Alford served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Virgil Alford was killed in a vehicle crash on Louisville Road approximately 60 yards outside of the city limits at about 1:20 am.
He was returning to Harrodsburg after having taken another officer home who had become ill during his shift. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a telephone pole as he returned to the city.
Patrolman Alford was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Harrodsburg Police Department for one year.
He was returning to Harrodsburg after having taken another officer home who had become ill during his shift. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a telephone pole as he returned to the city.
Patrolman Alford was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Harrodsburg Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two stepdaughters, parents, and eight half-siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Harrodsburg Police Department
Patrolman
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