Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, April 21, 1924
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Garrison
Special Agent William Garrison was struck and killed by a switch engine in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad's Howell Yards in Evansville, Indiana.
Special Agent Garrison was a U.S. Army veteran of the Spanish-American War and had served with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Indiana
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsAgent Garrison,
On today, 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War.
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