Patrolman Chester W. Korfhage

Patrolman Chester W. Korfhage | Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman Chester W. Korfhage

Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, April 3, 1949

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Chester W. Korfhage

Patrolman Chester Korfhage was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol.

He and his partner were making a U-turn on Dixie Highway near Watson Lane when their patrol car was broadsided by another vehicle.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Patrolman Korfhage,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 3, 2024

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