HUGH JAMES GALLAGHER SR

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 33-W: 27
Department: Storey County, Nevada, S.O.
End of Watch: April 30, 1948
Cause: PHYS
Age: 67
Years of Service: 1
Description: Deputy Sheriff Gallagher collapsed after answering a call regarding a prowler at a residence. Deputy Gallagher left the sheriff's office and responded on foot up a very steep hill to the house, which was located three blocks away. Deputy Gallagher suffered a heart attack when he arrived at the residence and died 30 minutes later.
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