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U.S. Army · United States 
William Frye
1931
William H. Frye served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Special Deputy Sheriff Will Frye was shot and killed near Bulls Gap, Tennessee, while he and another deputy attempted to arrest a man wanted for larceny and bigamy. The man fled into the mountains after shooting Deputy Frye.
On March 9, 1932, the suspect walked into the Hawkins County Jail and surrendered. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Frye was a U.S. Army veteran. He was survived by his wife.
On March 9, 1932, the suspect walked into the Hawkins County Jail and surrendered. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Frye was a U.S. Army veteran. He was survived by his wife.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
Special Deputy Sheriff
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