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Colby S. Farrar

Died October 7, 1939

Colby S. Farrar served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Marshal Colby Farrar was killed in an automobile accident near Deming, New Mexico, while transporting a prisoner from Tucson, Arizona, to Abilene, Texas. During the transport the vehicle's brakes locked up, causing it to overturn several times. Deputy Marshal Farrar was killed and the prisoner and a guard were seriously injured. Deputy Marshal Farrar was a US Army veteran of WWI. He had served in law enforcement for over 20 years. He had previously served with the Pampas, Texas, Police Department, the United States Border Patrol, the Tucson, Arizona, Police Department, and as Undersheriff of the Pima County, Arizona, Sheriff's Department.

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U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 30-W · Line 3 cut as COLBY S FARRAR
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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 U.S. Marshal Farrar served with the United States Department of Justice.

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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