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U.S. Army · United States 
William Bombard
1951
William M. Bombard served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer William Bombard was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a drunk bar patron.
The subject, 53, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life on January 24, 1952. In 1962 he was being considered for parole. The outcome is unknown.
Officer Bombard was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Deerwood Police Department for only one week after retiring from the Chicago Police Department.
The subject, 53, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life on January 24, 1952. In 1962 he was being considered for parole. The outcome is unknown.
Officer Bombard was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Deerwood Police Department for only one week after retiring from the Chicago Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Deerwood Police Department
Police Officer
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