U.S. Army · United States 
Walter Steinbaker
1932
Walter Steinbaker served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant Walter Steinbaker was killed when he fell from his cycle while pursuing a traffic violator on Wyoming Avenue near G Street. Sergeant Steinbaker had been cited for bravery in the capture of three robbers in 1930. Sergeant Steinbaker was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I and served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine and a half years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Sergeant
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