Theodore H. Chunn

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Date of Birth: 
1897
Date of Death: 
November 19, 1924
Location of Death: 
Princess Anne County, VA

Circumstances of Death

On November 18, 1924, Prohibition Agent Theodore Chunn was investigating a still site near Norfolk, VA, when his Government automobile skid and crashed into a telephone pole.  Agent Chunn was seriously injured.  Agent Chunn died the following day from his injuries.

Background

Agent Chunn joined the Prohibition Unit on August 1, 1922, with a starting salary of $1,800.  Previously, Agent Chunn proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was assigned to duties with the French Army.

Personal

Agent Chunn was born in Washington, DC.  He was survived by his wife.

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