Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius

Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
Investigator Oliver Holmes Cornelius

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

End of Watch Monday, February 20, 1950

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Oliver Holmes Cornelius

Investigator Oliver Cornelius suffered a fatal heart attack while raiding a still approximately six miles south of Featherston, Oklahoma.

He and another investigator had arrested a suspect and were using an axe to destroy a 40-gallon still when he suddenly collapsed.

On January 20, 1921, his brother, SpecialOfficer Frank Cornelius, was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Investigator Cornelius was a United States Army WWI and WWII veteran and a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He had served with the Alcohol Tax Unit for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Location Oklahoma

alcohol violation

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Investigator Cornelius,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during World Wars I&II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 20, 2025

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