William E. Yetton.
Officer William Yetton was killed when his horse was spooked by a passing wagon at 15th Street and Florida Avenue. He fell off his horse and struck his head on the curb. He was taken to Casualty Hospital where he died. Officer Yetton, a native of England, was a veteran of the British Army and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
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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.
Officer Yetton gave the Metropolitan Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Washington 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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