U.S. Navy · United States 
Nolan Tipton
1932
Nolan Eugene Tipton served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Nolan Tipton was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car at Chestnut Street and Farragut Terrace, West Philadelphia, during the chase of a robbery suspect on the evening of June 24, 1932. Patrolman Tipton was assigned to the old Motor Bandit Patrol. He died from his injuries at Presbyterian Hospital the next day. His partner, who was riding in the motorcycle sidecar, suffered a leg injury. Patrolman Tipton, a U.S.
Survivors
Navy veteran, was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
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