Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius

Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, February 20, 1950

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Oliver Holmes Cornelius

Investigator Oliver Cornelius suffered a fatal heart attack while raiding a still approximately six miles south of Featherston, Oklahoma.

He and another investigator had arrested a suspect and were using an axe to destroy a 40-gallon still when he suddenly collapsed.

Investigator Cornelius was a United States Army WWI and WWII veteran and U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He had served with the Alcohol Tax Unit for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Oklahoma

alcohol violation

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Investigator Cornelius,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during World Wars I&II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 20, 2025