Private First Class Bernard Paul Schindler, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Private First Class Bernard Paul Schindler

United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, March 10, 1943

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Bernard Paul Schindler

Private First Class Bernard Schindler succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when his military police motorcycle overturned on Reilly Road near Smoke Bomb Hill at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

He was rushed to the base hospital where he succumbed to his injuries early the next morning. It is believed that Private Schindler lost control of his motorcycle on wet pavement due to rain showers the previous couple of days.

Private First Class Schindler's body was shipped to his hometown of Harper, Kansas for burial at the Crystal Springs Mennonite Cemetery.

Bio

Age 25
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Location North Carolina
Incident Date Tuesday, March 9, 1943

routine driving, weather

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Bernard,
On today, the 81st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 10, 2024