Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1924
Add to My HeroesEveleigh Bollman Bates
Special Agent Eveleigh Bates was killed after falling between two rail cars near Huxley, Nevada.
It is believed that he was attempting to make his way to the locomotive to stay warm when he slipped between the cars. He suffered fatal injuries when he was run over by the train.
Agent Bates was a United States WWI veetrand and had served with the Southern Pacific Railroad Police for three years. He was survived by his brother and sister.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 834
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Nevada
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsAgent Bates,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 8, 2024
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