Officer Willard Johnston
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
California
End of Watch: Thursday, February 24, 1938
Cause: Assault

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Johnston was killed when he was struck by a pick ax while trying to keep a prisoner from assaulting another prisoner. The incident occurred in a rock quarry at the Folsom Prison.

 
Photograph: Officer Willard Johnston

Patch image: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

Visit Officer Johnston's memorial at www.ODMP.org