United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, October 21, 1918
Add to My HeroesJohn Kavanaugh
Deputy Marshal John Kavanaugh died after contracting cholera while serving the United States court in Shanghai, China.
He was transporting prisoners by steamer from China to Bilbid prison in Manila, Philippines, when he fell ill.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location Overseas
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