Military Police Officer Orville C. DePew, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Military Police Officer Orville C. DePew

United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, August 5, 1946

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Orville C. DePew

Military Police Officer Orville DePew was killed while riding atop a gasoline train near Ulm, Germany.

He was killed when he hit the top of a tunnel that the train entered.

MP DePew was assigned to the 381st Military Police Battalion and was assigned as a railroad policeman. He was survived by his parents, four brothers, and sister.

Bio

Age 19
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Accidental
Location Overseas

patrol

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Orville,
On today, the 77th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 5, 2023