Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, May 29, 1850
Add to My HeroesWilliam Gillespie
A Texas Ranger company of about 70 men under the command of Captain John S. “Rip” Ford located a band of Comanche warriors who had been raiding settlements. One Comanche warrior was wounded twice, and left for dead in the charge. As Private William Gillespie passed, the warrior revived. Gillespie started to shoot the warrior with his pistol, but his horse swerved, and the shot went wild. The warrior shot Gillespie in the side with an arrow that penetrated his left lung. Fellow rangers moved Gillespie to a shade tree. Gillespie was unable to ride a horse so the men constructed a litter for him. He died that night about eight hours after being wounded. He was buried with honors near Agua Dulce. No other information is known about Gillespie at this time.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Edged weapon; Bow and arrow
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPvt. Gillespie,
On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 29, 2020
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