United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, April 11, 1935
Add to My HeroesRobert C. Nickerson
Investigator Robert Nickerson succumbed to pneumonia that he contracted as a result of being exposed to severely cold weather while guarding a captured still in Oxford, New York.
Investigator Nickerson was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Alcohol Tax Unit for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Hypothermia
- Location New York
- Incident Date Tuesday, April 2, 1935
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsInvestigator Nickerson,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Navy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 11, 2025