Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Monday, November 9, 1908
Add to My HeroesWilliam E. Yetton
Officer William Yetton was killed when his horse was spooked by a passing wagon at 15th Street and Florida Avenue.
He fell off his horse and struck his head on the curb. He was taken to Casualty Hospital where he died.
Officer Yetton, a native of England, was a veteran of the British Army and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 384
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Yetton.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 9, 2021
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