U.S. Navy · United States 
William Winn
1934
William S. Winn Jr. served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer William Winn was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a fire call. A firetruck hit his motorcycle as they were racing to the call on Bay Street. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died 30 minutes later. Officer Winn was hired to replace Police Officer W. Frank Godbold, who died in a line-of-duty motorcycle crash on March 29, 1929. Officer Winn was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He was survived by his wife and child. His father also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Chatham County Police Department
Police Officer
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