California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Wednesday, September 12, 1945
Add to My HeroesHarold E. Nichols
Officer Nichols was killed in a motorcycle accident while on routine patrol. He had been with the agency for 17 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsStill remembered 77 years after you passed. May God bless you and May our beloved Blue & Gold remain under your faithful watch…May you always be in our hearts.
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