Middletown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, October 29, 1939
Add to My HeroesHenry F. Brinkmeyer
Assistant Chief Henry Brinkmeyer was killed in an automobile crash while returning from a disturbance call.
He was riding in a taxi cab when another vehicle ran a red light and struck the vehicle at Central Avenue and Clinton Street. The impact pushed the taxi into the window of a local business.
Assistant Chief Brinkmeyer had served with the Middletown Police Department for 40 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 40 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Assistant Chief of Police Henry F. Brinkmeyer of the Middletown Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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