Jamestown Police Department, North Dakota
End of Watch Thursday, October 20, 1966
Add to My HeroesRonald E. Trautman
Officer Ronald Trautman succumbed to injuries sustained on August 3rd, 1966, when his police motorcycle struck a truck on U.S. 281 just south of Jamestown.
He was taken to a hospital in Fargo, where he remained until passing away on October 20th, 1966.
Officer Trautman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Jamestown Police Department for 6-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 3, 1966
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace and Olav Hashalom Officer Trautman. Thanks for serving.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 19, 2014
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