Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles - Enforcement Division, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, February 19, 1941
Add to My HeroesUrshell Thomas Mayo
Trooper Urshell Mayo succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident two days earlier in Hampton.
On March 14, 1942, the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles was split into the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of State Police. The Virginia State Police assumed highway patrol duties while the Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division assumed investigative duties.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge 159
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, February 17, 1941
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsTrooper Mayo,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Virginia.
R.I.P.
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