Deputy Marshal William H. Anderson
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, November 8, 1878

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, November 8, 1878
Incident Location: Overseas
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Marshal Anderson was shot and killed in Manitoba, Canada, after trailing a wanted train robber there. During the ensuing gunfight both Marshal Anderson and the suspect were killed. Marshal Anderson's body was returned to Texas for burial.