Centralia Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1910
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Smith
Officer William Smith was struck and killed by a Northern Pacific Railroad freight train while standing on a crossing. He was watching two southbound trains when he was struck by a train that was backing up on the track he was on.
Officer Smith was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Smith,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Centralia.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 23, 2020
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