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Harold Hurst

Died October 2, 1968

Harold Hurst served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Harold Hurst was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Southern Pacific Railroad freight train at the Fowler Avenue crossing just north of Church Avenue. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries resulting in his death four days later. Deputy Hurst was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for two years and had served in law enforcement for five years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters from a previous marriage.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 20-W · Line 17 cut as HAROLD HURST
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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.

Deputy Sheriff Hurst gave the Fresno County Sheriff's Office 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Fresno community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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