McDonald County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, March 7, 1916
Add to My HeroesWilliam L. Martin
Sheriff William Martin died from the effects of blood poisoning, which he contracted after cutting his hand while cleaning out the county jail's cesspool on February 16th, 1916.
He was taken to a hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, for treatment but was unable to recover. He died in the hospital on March 7th, 1916.
Sheriff Martin had served as sheriff for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 3 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 16, 1916
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsA disgusting job, but it was part of your duties and you did it. How tragic that it cost you your life and your wife her husband. You are truly a hero for your efforts to keep McDonald County safe.
God Bless you Brother, and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
September 9, 2018
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