Sheriff William W. Armstrong, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Washington

Sheriff William W. Armstrong

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, December 29, 1864

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William W. Armstrong

Sheriff Armstrong died after contracting pneumonia. He was conducting a search for a missing girl during a severe snow storm.

Sheriff Armstrong had served as sheriff for 17 months.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 1 year, 4 months
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Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Thursday, December 15, 1864

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Sheriff Armstrong,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 29, 2024