George Clifford Burnett III, killed July 16, 1966

Officer Burnett was shot and killed by the suspect who had murdered another police officer the previous day. Officer Burnett was struck in the chest. The suspect was released from a mental hospital after staying there for only ten years.

Officer Burnett had been with the department for one year, and was 26 years old.

Rubbing From The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Location -  Panel 28W, Line 13, Georgia Public Safety Memorial  Location - S1L

A Salute To Police Officers