Headstone of William Blandford
Headstone of William Blandford

William Blandford

1934

William Roy Blandford.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Investigator William Blandford suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting an investigation in Washington, DC. He was in an alley in the 2200 block of 14th Street, NW, when he collapsed. He was transported to Garfield Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Special Investigator Blandford was a WWI veteran and had served as a prohibition agent for five years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.
Headstone Front of William Roy Blandford. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of William Roy Blandford. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of William Roy Blandford. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of William Roy Blandford. Arlington National Cemetery.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit
Investigator
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 6
Grave 9564
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