U.S. Army · United States 
William Murie
1980
William H. Murie served the U.S. Army for 2 years. William also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer William Murie succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of an accident on I-17, 20 miles near Phoenix. He was en route to a temporary assignment in Phoenix as a counselor cadet training when he encountered the crash and stopped to provide assistance. After being struck, he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later. Officer Murie was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Phoenix Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three-year-old twin daughters, parents, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1971 – 1973
U.S. Army
Also Served
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Officer
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