Patrolman Earl J. Bertram
End of Watch: Sun, Aug 18th, 1968
Date of Incident: Mon, Sep 30th, 1963
Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 39
Survivors
His wife Wanda, sons Dennis, Lawrence, and Craig, and daughter Cynthia
Incident
Patrolman Bertram succumbed to injuries received five years earlier when he was involved in an automobile accident while responding to a burglar alarm call.
A vehicle pulled into his patrol car's path, causing a collision, and severely injuring Patrolman Bertram.
Patrolman Bertram was a veteran of the United States Navy. While in the Navy he was a heavyweight boxer in the Golden Glove competition with a 12-0 record.
Agency
The Jefferson County Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There is 1 tribute for Patrolman Earl J. Bertram.
Left by Lt. Gary Powell (Ret.) on Friday, January 8th, 2016
Rest in His Peace.