Private William D. Allen

Private William D. Allen

United States Department of the Interior - United States Park Police, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, November 12, 1923

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William D. Allen

Private William Allen was electrocuted when he picked up a radio wire that was being installed on a home illegally.

He was off duty and at home following the birth of his daughter when a neighbor, who knew he was a policeman, notified him that another neighbor was stringing the illegal radio wire at 124 Yuma Street, SE, in Washington, DC.

Private Allen went to the woman's house and picked up the wire that was laying on the ground, not realizing that it had come in contact with an overhead electrical wire. He was shocked and killed instantly when he touched it.

Private Allen was survived by his wife and 5-day-old daughter.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Electrocuted
  • Location District of Columbia

off duty

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Today marks 101 years since you left your Family, Friends and your Department. Officer Allen, your sacrifice will never be forgotten neither will your service to your Country.
Continue to rest in peace.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 12, 2024

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