Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 26, 1958
Add to My HeroesJoseph William Bennett
Policeman Bennett was killed in an automobile accident when his police vehicle was struck by a driver that ran a stop sign.
Policeman Bennet was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, five-month-old son, mother, four sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 7044
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsProud to be this amazing man’s great granddaughter! Thank you for your service.
Nicole Pate
Great granddaughter
July 18, 2022
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