Lighthorseman Joe Barnett

Lighthorseman Joe Barnett | United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
Lighthorseman Joe Barnett

United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, July 30, 1882

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Joe Barnett

Lighthorseman Joe Barnett was shot and killed while attempting to rescue his captain, Captain Sam Scott, who was being shot by a gang of men in Wetumka, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma).

Lighthorseman Barnett, Captain Scott, and several other officers were guarding a wanted man when the group attacked them in order to the free the prisoner. Captain Scott was held up by two men as other criminals shot him. As Lighthorseman Barnett attempted to help Captain Scott he was also shot and killed.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Joe,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
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July 30, 2022

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