Patrolman Charles Smith

Patrolman Charles Smith | Ardmore Police Department, Oklahoma
Ardmore Police Department, Oklahoma
Patrolman Charles Smith

Ardmore Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, September 27, 1915

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Charles Smith

Patrolman Smith was killed when a Santa Fe railroad car carrying 250 barrels of gasoline exploded at the Ardmore passenger terminal. Dozens of other bystanders were killed as a result of the explosion.

Bio

  • Age 35
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Incident Details

  • Cause Explosion
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Patrolman Smith,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ardmore.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 27, 2025

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