Deputy U.S. Marshal Herbert Melvin Goddard

Deputy U.S. Marshal Herbert Melvin Goddard | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
Deputy U.S. Marshal Herbert Melvin Goddard

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, August 14, 1900

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Herbert Melvin Goddard

Deputy Marshal Herbert Goddard succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day in Goodwater, Oklahoma while attempting to serve a warrant on an Indian for murder.

Despite being wounded, Deputy Marshal Goddard was able to return fire with a shotgun. Five days later the suspect was found hiding in nearby woods suffering from nine buckshot pellet wounds. He was admitted to the Mcallister Jail Hospital where he died in May of 1901.

Deputy Marshal Goddard had served with the United States Marshals Service for one year. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Incident Date Monday, August 13, 1900
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Died in jail

murder suspect, warrant service

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DUSM Goddard,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 14, 2025

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