WILLIAM THOMAS PENDERGRASS

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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 17-W: 26
Department: Owsley County, Kentucky, S.O.
End of Watch: July 10, 1940
Cause: SHOT
Age: 57
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Deputy Pendergrass was shot in the chest when he attempted to arrest a suspect for causing a public disturbance. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Pendergrass returned fire, killing his assailant.
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