St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 1914
Add to My HeroesCharles J. Benderoth
Officer Benderoth succumbed to injuries received two weeks earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle. He was making a turn at the intersection of Boyle Street and Lindell Street when the accident occurred. During his recover Officer Benderoth contracted meningitis and died a short time later.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Monday, April 20, 1914
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View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Benderoth,
Please excuse my previous reflection left for you where I got the anniversary of your End of Watch wrong. It should have said on today the 110th anniversary of your death I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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