United States of America
Headstone of Thomas L. Martin

Thomas L. Martin

Died June 4, 1894

Thomas L. Martin.

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

Deputy Marshal Thomas Martin was ambushed and shot to death on his front porch in Polk County by moonshiners he had been investigating in Arkansas. Deputy Marshal Martin was a Civil War veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 34W · Line 3 cut as THOMAS L MARTIN
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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 Martin gave the United States Department of Justice 1 year.

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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