Captain Walter W. Smith, Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Captain Walter W. Smith

Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi

End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 1955

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Walter W. Smith

Captain Walter Smith was killed in an automobile accident near Water Valley at 9:30 pm.

He had been employed with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for 17 years, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 17 years
Badge 9

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Capt. Smith,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 22, 2025