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William James Tennis

Died September 28, 1937

William James Tennis served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Investigator William Tennis succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash while driving on official business between Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia, earlier in the summer. The injury caused him to suffer a heart attack. His condition continued to deteriorate and he suffered another, fatal heart attack on September 28th, 1937, while he was staying in Hotel Richmond at 202 North 9th Street, while on official travel to the city. Investigator Tennis was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit
Investigator
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 37-E · Line 5 cut as WILLIAM J TENNIS
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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 Tennis 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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