Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, October 23, 1916
Add to My HeroesCharles S. Chastain
Special Officer Charles Chastain was struck and killed by a switch engine in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad yards in Fort Worth, Texas.
He had encountered three trespassers in the rail yard and was walking them across a track when the switch engine struck him and one of the men, killing them both.
Officer Chastain had served with the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Police for two years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsOfficer Chastain,
On today, the 99th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a LEO.
R.I.P.
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