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Welton McGill
1917
Welton A. McGill.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Welton McGill was killed, and Sheriff Peter H. Reichert died from critical injuries hours later after their automobile was struck by a train at a crossing in Liberty Center.
A prisoner being transported to jail was also killed.
Deputy Sheriff McGill was a United States Army Spanish-American War veteran.
A prisoner being transported to jail was also killed.
Deputy Sheriff McGill was a United States Army Spanish-American War veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Henry County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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