After serving in the United States Navy during WWII, Trooper Raymond Elliott settled in Groveton, NH. Trooper Elliott joined the New Hampshire State Police on July 15, 1946.

On June 1, 1947 Trooper Elliott was sideswiped by another driver while he traveled along Route 16 between Berlin and Gorham. Trooper Elliott's cruiser went off the roadway and struck a utility pole. He died as a result of the injuries that he sustained in the crash.

Trooper Elliott had served with the State Police for 11 months and was 26 years old at the time of his death. Trooper Elliott was survived by his parents and his son Wayne.