Special Agent Edward Lee Bowler, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Edward Lee Bowler

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Friday, January 16, 1925

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Edward Lee Bowler

Special Agent Edward Bowler was struck and killed by a freight train in Ottawa, Kansas.

He had just completed an inspection of a freight train and stepped backwards into the path of a train on an adjoining track.

Special Agent Bowler had served with the ATSF Railroad Police for five years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location Kansas

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Agent Bowler,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 16, 2025