Patrolman Ernest Augustus Anthony, Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

Patrolman Ernest Augustus Anthony

Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Friday, May 13, 1904

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Ernest Augustus Anthony

Patrolman Ernest Anthony was struck and killed by a train while patrolling the local rail yard.

Several trains were switching tracks at the time which resulted in Patrolman Anthony not hearing the oncoming train that struck him.

Patrolman Anthony had served with the Fort Smith Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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My sons name is Anthony and it sounds like you were a great man, it’s crazy to think after 121 years later, everyone is still honoring your memory and your service in 2025. History is so crazy to me..Officer Anthony, if you can read this from Heaven where all of the other heroes are, I want to thank you for your service.

Jamie Parsons
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May 13, 2025