U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Clinton Gilbert
1871
Clinton Gilbert served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: New York
Incident Date: Friday, July 14, 1871
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Not available
Gauger Clinton Gilbert was shot and killed while raiding several stills near the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York, along with approximately 40 other deputy revenue collectors and deputy United States marshals.
The officers started the raid at approximately 2:00 am, which involved making numerous raids of the Fifth Ward's most dangerous whiskey distillers. After making several arrests, a group of officers were posted at the entrance of York Street, between Hudson Avenue and Dixon's Alley. The officers were fired upon by a group of approximately 20 "roughs" who were hiding along Hudson Avenue.
Gauger Gilbert was shot in the abdomen. He was taken to the Naval Hospital where he died two days later. It was never determined who fired the shot that killed him.
Gauger Gilbert was a Union Civil War veteran serving with the Marines.
Incident Date: Friday, July 14, 1871
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Not available
Gauger Clinton Gilbert was shot and killed while raiding several stills near the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York, along with approximately 40 other deputy revenue collectors and deputy United States marshals.
The officers started the raid at approximately 2:00 am, which involved making numerous raids of the Fifth Ward's most dangerous whiskey distillers. After making several arrests, a group of officers were posted at the entrance of York Street, between Hudson Avenue and Dixon's Alley. The officers were fired upon by a group of approximately 20 "roughs" who were hiding along Hudson Avenue.
Gauger Gilbert was shot in the abdomen. He was taken to the Naval Hospital where he died two days later. It was never determined who fired the shot that killed him.
Gauger Gilbert was a Union Civil War veteran serving with the Marines.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, four brothers, and a sister.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Office of Internal Revenue
Gauger
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