U.S. Navy · United States 
Rocco Gragido
1940
Rocco Vito Gragido served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Rocco Gragido was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that had run a red light at 63rd Street and Archer Avenue in Chicago. He was waiting for the light when the incident occurred. Trooper Gragido was a U.S Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Illinois State Police for ten years. He was assigned to District 4 and was in line for an appointment to Senior Sergeant.
Survivors
Trooper Gradigo was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Illinois State Police
Trooper
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