Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, March 28, 1929
Add to My HeroesWilliam Frank Godbold
Police Officer Frank Godbold was killed in a motorcycle crash in Savannah.
Shortly before 5 p.m., Officer Godbold was traveling south on Habersham Street when he collided with a driver traveling west on Liberty. He was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered a skull fracture. He passed away the next day.
No charges were filed against the driver.
Officer Godbold had served with the Chatham County Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, March 27, 1929
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