Harry Ward Swaney

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: August 12, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4.5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: August 4, 1935
Incident Location: Nevada
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Swaney, acting in the capacity of a traffic officer was returning to the scene of a traffic accident where he had left his police motorcycle.  The driver of the vehicle he was riding in collided with another vehicle.  Deputy Swaney’s leg was broken and he received other injuries.  Deputy Swaney died on the operating table while undergoing surgery for injuries he received in the accident on August 4, 1935.

Plaque Location & Image

Center Wall Column 7 Row G     View The Plaque