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Headstone of William Marion Lee

William Marion Lee

Died July 27, 1943

William Marion Lee.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm

Gunfire

What Happened

Police Officer William Lee was shot and killed by a man he was transporting to the county jail after arresting him for drunk driving. The prisoner had a concealed handgun strapped to his leg.

The man, 47, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on April 29, 1954.

Officer Lee was a United States military veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife, three children, and parents.
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Service Record
Also Served
Glynn County Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 54W · Line 22 cut as WILLIAM MARION LEE
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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 Lee served with the Glynn County Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Brunswick community. Thank you 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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