Police Officer Jack Grace Wadlington, West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Jack Grace Wadlington

West Palm Beach Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 31, 1935

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Jack Grace Wadlington

Police Officer Jack Wadlington was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Butler Street and North Dixie Highway during the city's annual Sun Dance Festival.

He was working an extra duty assignment when the incident occurred.

Officer Wadlington was a WWI veteran and had served with the West Palm Beach Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 9 years
Badge 13
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic, OT

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Officer Wadlington,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 31, 2025