Officer Frank O. Reese
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri

End of Watch: Wednesday, October 13, 1920
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Reese was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Lindell Boulevard and DeBaliviere Avenue. A vehicle turned left, striking Officer Reese, causing him to suffer a skull fracture. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four hours later.

Officer Reese had been with the agency for five months and was survived by his wife.

 
Photograph: Officer Frank O. Reese

Patch image: St. Louis Police Department, Missouri

Visit Officer Reese's memorial at www.ODMP.org