U.S. Army · United States 
Leo LaVelle
1934
Leo James LaVelle served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Leo LaVelle succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash two months earlier while on patrol on Route 80 near Rapids City. Trooper LaVelle was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Illinois State Police for one year. He had previously worked with the Los Angeles Police Department, California, for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, mother, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Illinois State Police
Trooper
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