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U.S. Army · United States 
Melvin Wilson
1920
Melvin E. Wilson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman Mel Wilson was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest two men who had fired a gun and were drinking in Esserville at approximately 8:00 pm.
As he attempted to take the two men into custody one of them opened fire, killing him. One of the men was apprehended at the scene but the other one was able to escape.
Policeman Wilson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Philippine–American War.
As he attempted to take the two men into custody one of them opened fire, killing him. One of the men was apprehended at the scene but the other one was able to escape.
Policeman Wilson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Philippine–American War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Wise County Police Department
Policeman
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