U.S. Army · United States 
William Bender
1973
William J. Bender served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff William Bender was killed in an automobile accident while en route to setup a roadblock at Highway 37 and Highway 309. The roadblock was being setup as a result of an escape from a nearby jail. Deputy Bender was survived by his wife, daughter, and son. His son, Trooper William R. Bender, was struck and killed in the line of duty on November 20th, 1982, while serving with the Ohio Highway Patrol. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors
Deputy Bender was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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