United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, October 8, 1910
Add to My HeroesWilliam Duncan
Deputy Marshal William Duncan was struck and killed by a freight train while walking through Potomac Yard in Arlington County, Virginia.
He had been assigned for duty at the nearby Aqueduct Bridge at the time of the accident.
Deputy Marshal Duncan had served with the United States Marshals Service for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Virginia
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDeputy US Marshal Duncan rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 8, 2021
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