U.S. Army · United States 
Henry Martin
1947
Henry Grady Martin Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Martin was shot and killed by a jail prisoner. Three officers had entered the prisoner's cell to quiet the prisoner, who was creating a disturbance. Another officer saw that the prisoner had a gun and drew his, but the prisoner was able to shoot all three officers before being killed. Patrolman Martin, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, had been with the agency for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, three sisters, and a brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Florence Police Department
Patrolman
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