U.S. Army · United States 
Wesley Scott Alford
1987
Wesley Scott Alford served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Wesley served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Jailer Wesley Alford was shot and killed by an inmate during an escape. Jailer Alford was the only officer on duty when he was shot by a 26-year-old inmate. The inmate had been convicted of aggravated robbery and was awaiting transfer to the state prison to begin serving a 10-year prison term. The inmate was arrested without incident 12 miles southeast of Anderson, Texas the next day. Jailer Alford had served with the agency for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1983 – 1986
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Grimes County Sheriff's Office
Jailer
In Our Keeping
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