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Headstone of Howard Thomas Horton

Howard Thomas Horton

Died February 26, 1972

Howard Thomas Horton. Howard served during the years of World War II.

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

Patrolman Howard Horton was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Patrolman Horton was a veteran of World War II and served with the Hogansville Police Department for eight years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Media
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Service Record
1942 – 1945
Also Served
Hogansville Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 49W · Line 5 cut as HOWARD THOMAS HORTON
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.

Patrolman Horton gave the Hogansville Police Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Hogansville 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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