Trooper Robert Richard Thomas, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Robert Richard Thomas

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, May 15, 1942

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Robert Richard Thomas

Trooper Thomas succumbed to injuries received two days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while responding to a drowning call in Edwardsville. The motorcycle began to have mechanical troubles that caused him to lose control of the bike. He was thrown into a culvert and sustained severe injuries. He regained consciousness for a short time and explained what happened before passing away.

Trooper Thomas had served with the Illinois State Police for one year and was assigned to District 11. Trooper Thomas was killed one day before he was to enlist in the U.S. Army and was survived by his fiancee.

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Age 26
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, May 13, 1942

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Trooper Thomas,
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 Illinois. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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May 15, 2022