Ed Yoakum

Died October 27, 1920

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Ed Yoakum served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Officer Ed Yoakum was shot and killed by a home-owner while responding to a burglary call. As he approached the back of the residence he apprehended the burglar who was leaving. The home-owner, who was not fully awake, opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Yoakum. Officer Yoakum had previously served with the United States Army during World War I. He is buried at Vineyard Grove Cemetery in Fannin County, Texas.

Branch

U.S. Army

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

Tulsa Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63-W · Line 2 cut as ED YOAKUM

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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.

Police Officer Yoakum served with the Tulsa Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Tulsa 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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