United States of America

Frank Harbison

Died September 13, 1952

Frank Harbison.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Deputy Harbison and Deputy Herman Treece were shot and killed while searching a home for illegal liquor. The suspect surrendered to the county coroner during a massive manhunt. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison November 5, 1952. Deputy Harbison was a World War II veteran. He was to be married in November.

Service Record
Also Served
Walker County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 50W · Line 8 cut as FRANK HARBISON
In Our Keeping
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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 Harbison gave the Walker County Sheriff's Office 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jasper 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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