U.S. Army · United States 
Kenneth Bell
1962
Kenneth B. Bell served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Kenneth Bell was killed in a motorcycle crash while providing a motorcycle escort for Edward Kennedy, who was campaigning for the United States Senate. A vehicle pulled into the path of Patrolman Bell's three-wheeled motorcycle at the intersection of Water Street and Wanoosnoc Road, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. Patrolman Bell was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He had served with the Fitchburg Police Department for almost eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, three sisters, and four brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Fitchburg Police Department
Patrolman
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