Deputy Sheriff Russell Edward Gilliam, Nash County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff Russell Edward Gilliam

Nash County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 11, 1975

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Russell Edward Gilliam

Deputy Sheriff Russell Gilliam was struck and killed by a dump truck while directing traffic for the Boy Scout Jamboree at the intersection of US 264-A and State Road 1100.

Deputy Gilliam had served with the Nash County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 12 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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