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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Barnes
1966
William Gordon Barnes served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Barnes was killed when his patrol car was struck broadside by another auto one mile east of Waynesboro on Highway 64. He was attempting to back into a side road when a car rounded a curve and struck the patrol car on the driver's side. Trooper Barnes was a U.S Navy veteran and had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, and siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Trooper
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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