Roll Call of Honor

Arnold, Marshal James C.

End of Watch: 02/26/1891

Agency: U.S. Marshals Service

County: Pierce County

Guard James C. Arnold drowned in the Puget Sound while transporting two prisoners from the territorial prison on McNeal Island to Steilacoom, Washington. They encountered a sudden Squall during the trip that capsized their sailboat. The bodies of Guard Arnold and the two prisoners were never located.

Guard Arnold is survived by his wife and children.

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