Mingo County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, August 21, 1918
Add to My HeroesGeorge Dillon
Deputy Sheriff George Dillon and Deputy Sheriff William Ellis were shot and killed while attempting to arrest several military deserters between Breeden and Dingess, West Virginia.
The subject who shot them turned himself in 18 months later and was sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Dillon was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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Deputy Sheriff William Ellis
Mingo County Sheriff's Office, WV
EOW: August 21, 1918
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI too have heard the stories of Grandpa Dillon and am glad to see relatives I didn't know I had! I heard his brothers waited for the shooter to be released and when he was he didn't make it far from the prison door before he too was gunned down. I would love to see pictures you may have. I have his wedding photo on my wall. [email protected]
Karla Norris Parkes
July 23, 2020
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