Imperial County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Sunday, January 22, 1967
Add to My HeroesMilton Raymond Smalling
Deputy Sheriff Milton Smalling was killed when his service weapon discharged after falling to the ground.
The discharged round struck him in the chest. He was removing equipment from his patrol car when the accident occurred.
Deputy Smalling was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Smalling,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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