Deputy George Thomas Cherryhomes

Deputy George Thomas Cherryhomes | Young County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Young County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy George Thomas Cherryhomes

Young County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, February 24, 1915

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George Thomas Cherryhomes

Deputy George Cherryhomes was shot and killed by two suspects who were breaking into the Young County Courthouse.

The suspects, including the former county judge, were attempting to destroy records of wrongdoing by the former county judge. Deputy Cherryhomes shot and killed one suspect and wound the other before he died.

Deputy Cherryhomes was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 44
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot

burglary

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I am very proud of my great grandfather Tom Cherryhomes who died protecting papers for the County! He is on the National Wall in Washington DC and Texas Wall in Austin Texas! He did his duty without hesitation! God Bless You!

Ira Bruce Cherryhomes
Great grandson

November 5, 2024

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