Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North DakotaDeputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota
Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick | Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Leo Burdick

Benson County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota

End of Watch Friday, September 10, 1954

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Ralph Leo Burdick

Deputy Sheriff Ralph Burdick succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was pinned between two vehicles while on duty at a Labor Day rodeo event in Fort Totten.

Deputy Sheriff Burdick was survived by his wife, 2 sons, two daughters, one granddaughter, and two brothers.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Saturday, September 4, 1954
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Deputy Sheriff Burdick,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Benson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 10, 2024

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