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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
William Honkala
1948
William Honkala served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Investigator William Honkala succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash two days earlier on Route 17 in Waverly, New York, while traveling there from Binghamton to conduct an investigation. He was attempting to pass a slow-moving vehicle when the vehicle suddenly pulled in front of him. As he attempted to pull back into his lane he struck a culvert and then a large tree. He was transported to the local hospital where he died two days later. Investigator Honkala was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWI and WWII.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and mother.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit
Investigator
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August 2, 2026
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