Clallam County Sheriff's Department, Washington
End of Watch Sunday, March 30, 1924
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Nelson
Sheriff William Nelson died of blood poisoning, which he contracted after cutting himself on a piece of metal. He was chasing a robbery suspect when the incident occurred.
Sheriff Nelson had been first elected Sheriff at the age of 24.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
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