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Guard William C. Turner
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Oklahoma

End of Watch: Thursday, July 18, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Weather/Natural disaster
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 18, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Guard William Turner was killed when he was struck by lightning while supervising a work crew at a convict farm. He and the horse he was riding on were both killed.

Guard Turner had served with the agency for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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