Special Officer Frank L. Cornelius
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police

End of Watch: Thursday, January 20, 1921
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Frank Cornelius was shot and killed in Oklahoma City by two men who attempted to rob him at gunpoint. He drew his weapon and a shootout ensued in which he was fatally wounded.

He succumbed to his wounds two days later.

 
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Patch image: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

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