Patrolman John H. Hawthorn - Louisville Police Dept. - KY - True Life Hero

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John H. Hawthorn
- Jan. 22, 1947 -

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Louisville KY Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	KY, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jan. 22, 1947
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 34 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Louisville Police Dept. - KY 633 West Jefferson St Louisville, KY 40202 USA (502)574-7060
County:	Jefferson
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	5 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	KY USA Wed. Jan. 22, 1947
Summary:	Patrolman Hawthorn was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a three-alarm fire at St. Martin's School. During the response his patrol vehicle collided with a truck at the intersection of Shelby and Jefferson Streets and burst into flames. He was trapped inside of the vehicle and received fatal burns. Patrolman Hawthorn had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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