Patrolman James Virgil Alford

Patrolman James Virgil Alford | Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky
Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman James Virgil Alford

Harrodsburg Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, September 18, 1949

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James Virgil Alford

Patrolman Virgil Alford was killed in a vehicle crash on Louisville Road approximately 60 yards outside of the city limits at about 1:20 am.

He was returning to Harrodsburg after having taken another officer home who had become ill during his shift. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a telephone pole as he returned to the city.

Patrolman Alford was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Harrodsburg Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife, two stepdaughters, parents, and eight half-siblings.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Patrolman Alford,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for or our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific fighting the Japanese during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 18, 2024

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