CLAUDE EMMET BRANON
Badge # 1160
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Officer Branon succumbed to injuries received two months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he attempted to stop a speeding motorist. No suspects were ever apprehended.
Officer Branon had been with the agency for seven years.
Claude Emmett Branon passed away on
Friday, March 20, 1959 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, January 13, 1959.
Officer Branon suffered his injuries in the Line of Duty as a Houston Police Department Solo Motorcycle Officer. He was fully expected to survive, even though it had been painfully obvious that he would probably be paralyzed. He succumbed to a blood clot from the injured leg, which traveled directly to his heart, causing his death while he was in St. Joseph's Hospital.
Officer Branon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Branon, his five-year old daughter Linda, and his four-year old son Claude Emmett Branon, Jr. Also mourning his death were his Mother, Mrs. Leota King, and his Father, Mr. Al Branon, all of Houston, as well as his sister, Mrs. William Magee Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas.
He was born on November 18, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a seven-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, having graduated from HPD Academy Class #8 in April, 1952. He was a San Jacinto High School graduate in Houston, 1945. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country for three years and nine months during the Korean War. In addition, he received an Honorable Discharge in November, 1951, and was also awarded a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he suffered to the arms and back while engaged in combat in Korea.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 1959, 10:00am, at the George H. Lewis Funeral Chapel at 400 McGowen with the Reverend W.C. Webb officiating. Officer Branon was a member of the Almeda Methodist Church as well as the Temple Lodge #4 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM). His fellow lodge members participated in a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Claude lived to be 32 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
A detail account of this incident is recorded in "Fallen Heroes of the Bayou City".
Submitted by J.B. Haney, Nelson Zoch and Sue Gaines.
Badge # 1160
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Officer Branon succumbed to injuries received two months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he attempted to stop a speeding motorist. No suspects were ever apprehended.
Officer Branon had been with the agency for seven years.
Claude Emmett Branon passed away on
Friday, March 20, 1959 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, January 13, 1959.
Officer Branon suffered his injuries in the Line of Duty as a Houston Police Department Solo Motorcycle Officer. He was fully expected to survive, even though it had been painfully obvious that he would probably be paralyzed. He succumbed to a blood clot from the injured leg, which traveled directly to his heart, causing his death while he was in St. Joseph's Hospital.
Officer Branon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Branon, his five-year old daughter Linda, and his four-year old son Claude Emmett Branon, Jr. Also mourning his death were his Mother, Mrs. Leota King, and his Father, Mr. Al Branon, all of Houston, as well as his sister, Mrs. William Magee Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas.
He was born on November 18, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a seven-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, having graduated from HPD Academy Class #8 in April, 1952. He was a San Jacinto High School graduate in Houston, 1945. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country for three years and nine months during the Korean War. In addition, he received an Honorable Discharge in November, 1951, and was also awarded a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he suffered to the arms and back while engaged in combat in Korea.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 1959, 10:00am, at the George H. Lewis Funeral Chapel at 400 McGowen with the Reverend W.C. Webb officiating. Officer Branon was a member of the Almeda Methodist Church as well as the Temple Lodge #4 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM). His fellow lodge members participated in a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Claude lived to be 32 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
A detail account of this incident is recorded in "Fallen Heroes of the Bayou City".
Submitted by J.B. Haney, Nelson Zoch and Sue Gaines.
CLAUDE EMMET BRANON
Badge # 1160
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Officer Branon succumbed to injuries received two months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he attempted to stop a speeding motorist. No suspects were ever apprehended.
Officer Branon had been with the agency for seven years.
Claude Emmett Branon passed away on
Friday, March 20, 1959 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, January 13, 1959.
Officer Branon suffered his injuries in the Line of Duty as a Houston Police Department Solo Motorcycle Officer. He was fully expected to survive, even though it had been painfully obvious that he would probably be paralyzed. He succumbed to a blood clot from the injured leg, which traveled directly to his heart, causing his death while he was in St. Joseph's Hospital.
Officer Branon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Branon, his five-year old daughter Linda, and his four-year old son Claude Emmett Branon, Jr. Also mourning his death were his Mother, Mrs. Leota King, and his Father, Mr. Al Branon, all of Houston, as well as his sister, Mrs. William Magee Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas.
He was born on November 18, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a seven-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, having graduated from HPD Academy Class #8 in April, 1952. He was a San Jacinto High School graduate in Houston, 1945. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country for three years and nine months during the Korean War. In addition, he received an Honorable Discharge in November, 1951, and was also awarded a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he suffered to the arms and back while engaged in combat in Korea.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 1959, 10:00am, at the George H. Lewis Funeral Chapel at 400 McGowen with the Reverend W.C. Webb officiating. Officer Branon was a member of the Almeda Methodist Church as well as the Temple Lodge #4 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM). His fellow lodge members participated in a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Claude lived to be 32 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
A detail account of this incident is recorded in "Fallen Heroes of the Bayou City".
Submitted by J.B. Haney, Nelson Zoch and Sue Gaines.
Badge # 1160
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Officer Branon succumbed to injuries received two months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he attempted to stop a speeding motorist. No suspects were ever apprehended.
Officer Branon had been with the agency for seven years.
Claude Emmett Branon passed away on
Friday, March 20, 1959 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, January 13, 1959.
Officer Branon suffered his injuries in the Line of Duty as a Houston Police Department Solo Motorcycle Officer. He was fully expected to survive, even though it had been painfully obvious that he would probably be paralyzed. He succumbed to a blood clot from the injured leg, which traveled directly to his heart, causing his death while he was in St. Joseph's Hospital.
Officer Branon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Branon, his five-year old daughter Linda, and his four-year old son Claude Emmett Branon, Jr. Also mourning his death were his Mother, Mrs. Leota King, and his Father, Mr. Al Branon, all of Houston, as well as his sister, Mrs. William Magee Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas.
He was born on November 18, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a seven-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, having graduated from HPD Academy Class #8 in April, 1952. He was a San Jacinto High School graduate in Houston, 1945. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served his country for three years and nine months during the Korean War. In addition, he received an Honorable Discharge in November, 1951, and was also awarded a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he suffered to the arms and back while engaged in combat in Korea.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 1959, 10:00am, at the George H. Lewis Funeral Chapel at 400 McGowen with the Reverend W.C. Webb officiating. Officer Branon was a member of the Almeda Methodist Church as well as the Temple Lodge #4 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM). His fellow lodge members participated in a graveside service at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Claude lived to be 32 years, 4 months and 2 days old.
A detail account of this incident is recorded in "Fallen Heroes of the Bayou City".
Submitted by J.B. Haney, Nelson Zoch and Sue Gaines.
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