Patrolman Walter H. Williams, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Walter H. Williams

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, October 17, 1951

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Walter H. Williams

Patrolman Walter Williams was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Laidlaw Avenue and Paddock Road at 2:30 a.m.

Patrolman Williams was responding to an alarm call when he collided with another vehicle. He was transported to General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other driver died a few hours later.

Patrolman Williams was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his mother, sister, and fiancee.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 455
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

alarm, vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Patrolman Walter H. Williams of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 17, 2025