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William Wickman

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William Wickman

Birth
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, USA
Death
9 Aug 1925 (aged 30)
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA Add to Map
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While motorcycle officer Wickman was pursuing a speeding vehicle, a car turned into his path and caused a fatal collision. He was the first Tacoma officer killed in the line of duty.
He is gone but not forgotten.
Dedicated by his fellow officers of the Tacoma Police Department 2006.

Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Name: William Wickman
Date Of Death: 9 Aug 1925
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Father Name: Otto Wickman
Mother Name: Laura Larson
Batch Id: 276371
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Spouse Name: Georgeia Wickman
While motorcycle officer Wickman was pursuing a speeding vehicle, a car turned into his path and caused a fatal collision. He was the first Tacoma officer killed in the line of duty.
He is gone but not forgotten.
Dedicated by his fellow officers of the Tacoma Police Department 2006.

Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Washington State Death Records
County: Statewide
Name: William Wickman
Date Of Death: 9 Aug 1925
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Father Name: Otto Wickman
Mother Name: Laura Larson
Batch Id: 276371
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Spouse Name: Georgeia Wickman

Gravesite Details

Source: Buckley-King Mortuary records



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