Corporal Oakland Police #116. Sterling silver, hand engraved, hallmarked Pioneer Oakland, CAL. Worn by Peter H. Van Houtte who went on to become an Inspector.
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  Corporal Oakland Police #116. Sterling silver, hand engraved, hallmarked Pioneer Oakland, CAL.  Worn by Peter H. Van Houtte who went on to become an Inspector.  SKU5543

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Peter Van Houtte in his uniform. Image courtesy of Vicki Taylor.

Oakland Police Department Peter H. Van Houtte
Born 7-27-1876 San Rafael, CA 
Appointed to Oakland Police 1-1-1911

1912 City Directory listing:  police res 3424 Broadway
1915 City Directory listing: police res 456 25th
1922 City Directory listing: Inspector Police res 1532 Excelsior Ave

Birth 7-27-1876
Death Apr. 20, 1942 Napa

1920 Census listed as Police Inspector


Sep. 12, 1918 Draft Registration listed as Corporal of Police East Div.  Address 1532 E. 37th St.

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Peter Van Houtte in his uniform posing with family. 
 Image courtesy of Vicki Taylor.

Peter Van Houtte in his uniform.  Image courtesy of Vicki Taylor.

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