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Frank Harbison

Case from Jasper, AL dated Sep 13, 1952

Victim Details

Frank Harbison

Male

Jasper

AL

1952-09-13

27

Frank

Harbison

Yes

07/07/2026

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In the line of duty, Deputy Sheriff Frank Harbison, a 27-year-old male, lost his life on Saturday, September 13, 1952, in Jasper, Alabama. A veteran of World War II, he had been with the Walker County Sheriff's Office for two years and was engaged to be married that coming November.

On that fateful day, Deputy Harbison and his partner, Deputy Sheriff Herman Treece, were investigating a report of illegal liquor. The two deputies went to a home to conduct a search for the illicit alcohol. W ...
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    I'm just so saddened by the loss of Deputy Sheriff Frank Harbison. It seems like he had so much ahea... ...Read More
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