William Clancy
1920
William G. Clancy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman William Clancy was shot by an armed youth at a dance at Roughan Hall in Charlestown. There was an argument between groups of dancers when Patrolman Clancy and another officer attempted to stop the fight. The subject fired, attempting to wound another police officer, but hit Patrolman Clancy. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on January 1, 1953. Patrolman Clancy had served with the Boston Police Department for two months. He was a British Army WWI veteran, sustaining many wounds in battles, and was the first American to carry the U.S. flag into battle. He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old son, and father. He was buried at Highland Cemetery with full military honors.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old son, and father.
Service Record
Also Served
Boston Police Department
Patrolman
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