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U.S. Army · United States 
Joseph Richard Roessner
1962
Joseph Richard Roessner served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Joseph served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Roessner was killed in an automobile accident while involved in a high speed pursuit. His patrol car struck a tree during the pursuit, causing fatal injuries. Patrolman Roessner had served with the agency for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1952 – 1954
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Springfield Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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