William Irwin
Deputy Sheriff & Southwest Mounted Police
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William Irwin - Deputy Sheriff & Southwest Mounted Police  Died: January 20, 1929; William was assigned to: The city of Everglade / Monroe Station of the Southwest Mounted Police.  Deputy Irwin was killed in the line of duty on January 20th, 1929 when his motorcycle was struck head on by a motorcar in heavy fog, while he patrolled from Monroe station. He was a deputy for only sixty (60) days before being killed.  William Irwin was survived by his wife Nettie Irwin and their two children (Blanche and Billy). Nettie died in August 1965 and is buried next to William at Arlington National Cemetery.

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