Patrolman Otto A. Welch, New Albany Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman Otto A. Welch

New Albany Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Friday, December 15, 1922

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Otto A. Welch

Patrolman Otto Welch was killed when his police motorcycle struck the rear of a vehicle which came to a sudden stop. He was thrown from the motorcycle upon impact and killed instantly.

Patrolman Welch had served with the New Albany Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 5 years
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motorcycle, traffic patrol

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Patrolman Welch,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Albany.

R.I.P.
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December 15, 2022