United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, June 2, 1955
Add to My HeroesWilliam John Sheehan
Investigator William Sheehan died as the result of a pulmonary embolism while on a temporary assignment to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was traveling from Chicago to Milwaukee at the time.
When he failed to show up at his destination a massive search was undertaken. His body was found inside his vehicle in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Investigator Sheehan served with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit for 19 years. He was survived by his two sisters.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location Wisconsin
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