U.S. Navy · United States 
Joseph Davis
1948
Joseph Robert Davis served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Joseph Davis and Patrolman Charles Galloway were killed in an aircraft accident shortly after takeoff at the Andrews-Murphy Airport. Both Patrolman were participating in a training exercise when their plane stalled 100 feet above ground and went into a spin and crashing, killing both patrolman instantly. The plane crashed approximatly 200 feet from the runway. Patrolman Davis was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for five months.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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