United States Department of the Treasury - United States Secret Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, November 8, 1940
Add to My HeroesThomas Edminson "Ted" Vaughn
Special Agent Ted Vaughn was killed in an automobile crash while on duty near South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
Special Agent Vaughn was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWI and had served with the United States Secret Service for five years.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Tennessee
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsAgent Vaughn,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the USMC during WW I.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO; former Marine
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