Police Officer John T. Clancy, Jr., Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer John T. Clancy, Jr.

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Wednesday, December 28, 1949

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John T. Clancy, Jr.

Police Officer John Clancy succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his police motorcycle collided with a drunk driver on Aurora Avenue near Galer Street.

The driver of the other vehicle was charged with drunken and reckless driving.

Officer Clancy was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had served with the Seattle Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1949
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, motorcycle crash

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Officer Clancy,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 28, 2024