U.S. Navy · United States 
Walter Thurtell
1972
Walter Orville Thurtell served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Walter also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Walter Thurtell died in a motorcycle crash while responding to a call for assistance at 8:50 p.m. Trooper Thurtell was traveling south on U.S. 431 in heavy rain when a vehicle traveling north struck him. Trooper Thurtell was a United States Korean War Navy veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1948 – 1952
U.S. Navy
Also Served
KY State Police
Trooper
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