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James Truett Smith

Died November 22, 1959

James Truett Smith.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Investigator James Smith was killed in an automobile crash in Texarkana, Arkansas, while on official travel. His car struck an abutment on South Stateline Street and went into Day's Creek. He was unable to exit the vehicle and drowned. His son, who was riding with him, survived the crash. Investigator Smith was buried in the Highland Cemetery in Stamford, Jones County, Texas. He graduated in 1939 from Stamford High School and Texas Christian University. He served in the 36th Infantry Division in WWII.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division
Investigator
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 56W · Line 4 cut as JAMES T. SMITH
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Investigator Smith served with the United States Department of the Treasury.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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