Military Police Officer Orville C. DePew

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

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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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August 5, 2023

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