HERBERT MELVIN GODDARD

Officer Rank: Deputy U.S. Marshal
Memorial Panel: 22-W: 27
Department: U.S. Marshals Service
End of Watch: August 14, 1900
Cause: SHOT
Age: 40
Years of Service: 1
Description: Deputy U.S. Marshal Goddard was shot in Goodwater, OK, as he attempted to serve a warrant to a suspect on a disorderly conduct charge. Deputy Marshal Goddard returned fire, wounding the suspect; Deputy Marshal Goddard died of his injuries the next day. The suspect was arrested a week later.
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