DAVID W H BAILEY
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
Officer Rank: Private
Memorial Panel: 19-E: 26
Department: Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch: July 12, 1874
Cause: BEAT
Age:
Years of Service: 1
Description: Private Bailey and fellow rangers were on the trail of a group of suspects who had raided a ranch and killed two cowboys. Private Bailey was captured and beaten to death when he went to get water for his men. The rangers located the suspects but were quickly surrounded and a battle ensued. Private William Glass was also fatally shot in this incident.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
