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U.S. Army · United States 
Joseph Burke
1932
Joseph A. Burke served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Joseph Burke was killed in a motorcycle accident on Spring Street while en route to direct school traffic nearby. It is believed that his motorcycle tipped over as he attempted to come to a stop behind a truck that had just stopped.
He was taken to Troy Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four hours later.
Officer Burke was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Troy Police Department for three years.
He was taken to Troy Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four hours later.
Officer Burke was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Troy Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, brother, and three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Troy Police Department
Police Officer
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