Patrolman Ernest Augustus Anthony, Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

Patrolman Ernest Augustus Anthony

Fort Smith Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Friday, May 13, 1904

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Ernest Augustus Anthony

Patrolman Ernest Anthony was struck and killed by a train while patrolling the local rail yard.

Several trains were switching tracks at the time which resulted in Patrolman Anthony not hearing the oncoming train that struck him.

Patrolman Anthony had served with the Fort Smith Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 15 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Patrolman Anthony,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fort Smith. And to your Family and loved ones, wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 13, 2024