Age: 32
Served: 3 years
1939 to August 27, 1942

On July 19, 1942, while conducting a traffic stop, a citizen approached Patrolman Liddle, of 248 Water Street, to report a disturbance.  Patrolman Liddle responded, but en route he crashed into another vehicle at Walnut and Third Street (U.S. 50).  The impact caused both vehicles to overturn and Patrolman Liddle was thrown from his patrol car and sustained serious injuries.  He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and thought he had recuperated when he went home August 8, 1942,.  But, on August 26, 1942, he became seriously ill and was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital, where surgery failed to save his life.  He died from an intra-cerebral hemorrhage on August 27, 1942.

Patrolman Liddle was not married, but was survived by his parents, Frank and Louise Liddle, and half brother Dick Horn.  He was also a member of Fire Company Number Two and had been active in civil defense work, actually taking part on a patriotic meeting just two days before he died. Charles A. Liddle Drive is named for him.

He was buried at Greendale Cemetery on the same date as his death, August 27, 1942.

Almost all the information provided for this narrative was provided by Chris McHenry of Lawrenceburg, If you have further information, artifacts, or pictures of this officer, please contact the Museum Director at Director@GCPHS.com.