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William John Sheehan
Incident
Investigator William Sheehan died as the result of a pulmonary embolism while on a temporary assignment to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was traveling from Chicago to Milwaukee at the time. When he failed to show up at his destination a massive search was undertaken. His body was found inside his vehicle in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Investigator Sheehan served with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Sheehan gave the United States Department of the Treasury 19 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Sheehan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division has lost 15 officers; 1 of them lost to illness.
William is one of 137 officers lost to illness in DC, 9.7% of the 1,419 remembered there.
William is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1955, 1 officer in DC was lost to illness, the 16th heaviest of 25 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 45.
In 1955, 1 officer in the United States was lost to illness, the 75th heaviest of 108 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 564.
In 1955, 5 officers worldwide were lost to illness, the 115th heaviest of 197 years on record. The heaviest was 2021, with 566.
Who
William was 55. Of the 136 lost to illness in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 45 and 56.3; the middle age was 51. William had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 19 years.
William was 55. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. William had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
William was 55. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. William had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
June holds 5.1% of these deaths in DC; October holds the most, 13.9%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
June holds 4.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
June holds 6.1% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
How
Illness deaths account for 6.7% of all 15 deaths at United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 9.7% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division has 15 officers remembered here, William among them.
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William Lamar Polk, Sr. Jun 28, 1953
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Donald Oscar McDonald
Aug 24, 1953
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William Dennis Crane
Sep 12, 1953
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William Henry Stuart
Mar 23, 1954
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William Leroy Shields Apr 13, 1954
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William John Sheehan
Jun 2, 1955
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Lawrence Edgar Davis Jan 17, 1956
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Julian Sangster Majors
Oct 17, 1957
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James Truett Smith
Nov 22, 1959
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Eugene Wilder Campbell Sep 8, 1960
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Julius Buchter Feb 2, 1961
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Joe Brooks Cooper
Oct 25, 1963
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Ralph Ackerman Holt
Oct 25, 1963
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Douglas Flanigen Denney
Jan 20, 1964
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Vernon David Rogers
Sep 8, 1965
Where the Name Is Cut
What is kept
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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