U.S. Army · United States 
Ray Ralph Burton
1946
Ray Ralph Burton served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Ray served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sheriff Burton was killed after being run over by a train at the Forth Worth and Denver Railroad station. He had gone to the station to investigate a disturbance. His body was found a short time later on the tracks. There were no witnesses and it is not known if Sheriff Burton fell underneath the train or was pushed underneath the train.
Survivors
Sheriff Burton had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1944 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Armstrong County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
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