Texas and Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, July 5, 1916
Add to My HeroesVirgil Arthur McGee
Special Officer Virgil McGee was struck and killed by an eastbound passenger train at Elm Creek Bridge, about two and one-half miles west of Abilene, Texas.
He had been assigned to guard the bridge as part of the military's efforts to protect troop movements toward the Mexican border.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Texas
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