THOMAS MCMILLIN

Officer Rank: Special Officer
Memorial Panel: 45-W: 26
Department: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, P.D.
End of Watch: August 29, 1921
Cause: SHOT
Age: 57
Years of Service: 33
Description: Officer McMillin was shot when he apprehended three hobos who were attempting to ride on top of a passenger train. When Officer McMillin ordered the hobos from the Barstow, California railyard, one of the men drew a weapon and shot Officer McMillin twice. Officer McMillin died from his wounds shortly afterwards. The three hobos fled but were captured and charged with murder.
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