Investigator Merimon Hampton Barnes

Investigator Merimon Hampton Barnes

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

End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 1949

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Merimon Hampton Barnes

Investigator Merimon Barnes suffered a fatal heart attack while searching for a still along the Chipola River seven miles south of Marianna, Jackson County, Florida.

He had gone into a wooded area to meet an informant when he suffered a heart attack.

Investigator Barnes had served with the Alcohol Tax Unit for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Florida

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Investigator Barnes,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 24, 2024