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Private Walter Lee Hooker | Texas Rangers, Texas Texas Rangers, Texas

Private

Walter Lee Hooker

Texas Rangers, Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, August 28, 1894

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Drowned

Incident Date: 8/28/1894

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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On August 28, 1894 Private Hooker and several rangers were on a scout when Hooker decided to ride to a nearby ranch and get a fresh horse. When he did not return search parties began looking for him. Due to heavy rains and flooding the creeks as well as the Nueces River were over their banks, and it was feared he had drown. On September 15th his body was recovered in LaSalle County.

Hooker was assigned to Company “F” of the Frontier Battalion under the command of Captain J.A. Brooks stationed in Cotulla.

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Walter Lee:

Your little brother William was only 7 when you drowned in the line of duty. He lived to be 79 years old and had three children. His oldest was my grandfather. As I was growing up, the family kept your memory alive through stories about you and your service as a Texas Ranger. There was always a great deal of pride and respect when your name was mentioned. Our family is grateful that your service and supreme sacrifice has been formally acknowledged so that when the last of us is gone, your contribution will not be lost to the ages.

Kate
Great Grand Niece
September 21, 2011

 

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