Wesley Scott Alford served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Wesley served during the years of the Cold War.
Jailer Wesley Alford was shot and killed by an inmate during an escape. Jailer Alford was the only officer on duty when he was shot by a 26-year-old inmate. The inmate had been convicted of aggravated robbery and was awaiting transfer to the state prison to begin serving a 10-year prison term. The inmate was arrested without incident 12 miles southeast of Anderson, Texas the next day. Jailer Alford had served with the agency for one year.
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In tribute
You barely got started.
Jailer Alford gave the Grimes County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Alford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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