Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1929
Add to My HeroesWilliam Frederick Valet
Police Officer William Valet suffered a fatal heart attack while directing traffic at the intersection of Sixth Street and Erie Avenue.
Officer Valet served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the 36th Police District. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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