Ward County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 10, 1961
Add to My HeroesLeroy Nylon Hutchison
Deputy Hutchison was killed when a tank battery exploded in Monahans. He was assisting other deputies and firefighters at the scene of a battery fire when the explosion occurred. The explosion was so powerful that the flames extended several hundred yards, engulfing Deputy Hutchison, a firefighter and a county commissioner in flames.
Deputy Hutchison was survived by his wife and three children. He had previously served as a constable for Ward County and a marshal for the City of Van Horn.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
- Incident Date Friday, June 9, 1961
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Hutchinson,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ward County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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