Eveleigh B. Bates

Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department*

End of Watch: Saturday, November 8, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 34

Tour of Duty: 3 years

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by train

Date of Incident: Saturday, November 8, 1924

Incident Location: Nevada

Special Agent Eveleigh Bates was killed after falling between two rail cars near Huxley, Nevada. It is believed that he was attempting to make his way to the locomotive to stay warm when he slipped between the cars. He suffered fatal injuries when he was run over by the train.

Agent Bates had served with the Southern Pacific Railroad Police for three years. He was survived by his brother and sister.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

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