Watchman Zachariah Reynolds

Watchman Zachariah Reynolds

United States Department of the Treasury - Guard Force, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, February 20, 1887

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Zachariah Reynolds

Watchman Zachariah Reynolds was killed after falling into an elevator shaft in the Treasury Building. He was performing his rounds down a narrow, darkened hallway and did not see the opened elevator door. He was killed instantly when he fell to the bottom.

His body was not discovered until he failed to report in to the watch lieutenant. Another watchman was sent to locate him and found him in the elevator shaft.

Watchman Reynolds had served as a watchman for one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 66
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall
  • Location District of Columbia

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RIP Sir, never forgotten

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 20, 2012

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