McLean County Coroner's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, September 12, 1997
Add to My HeroesWilliam Morgan Belcher, Sr.
Deputy Coroner William Belcher was struck and killed by a vehicle as he conducted an investigation at the scene of a fatal crash on Highway 51 near County Road 100N.
Deputy Coroner Belcher was a United States Army Korean War veteran and had served with the McLean County Coroner's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsDeputy Coroner Belcher,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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