William Yetton
1908
William E. Yetton.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer William Yetton was killed when his horse was spooked by a passing wagon at 15th Street and Florida Avenue. He fell off his horse and struck his head on the curb. He was taken to Casualty Hospital where he died. Officer Yetton, a native of England, was a veteran of the British Army and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Officer
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