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Joseph Nelson Smith

Birth	:	14 Feb 1884 South River, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	6 Jun 1923 Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9295006, -79.1975021
Plot	:	B43G
Description	:	Joseph Smith was a City Police Officer for the Palm Beach Police Department in Florida. He served just 3 years for the Police Force, dying in the line of duty at age 39. He had encountered three men leaving a Beach carrying Turtle Eggs and chopped up Turtle Meat. The incident happened on June 3rd, 1923. Officer Smith was shot and killed by the poachers. He died in the hospital three days after the incident. The men were never identified. Officer Smith was survived by a brother, who also worked for the Palm Beach Police Department.	Joseph Smith was a City Police Officer for the Palm Beach Police Department in Florida. He served just 3 years for the Police Force, dying in the line of duty at age 39. He had encountered three men leaving a Beach carrying Turtle Eggs and chopped up Turtle Meat. The incident happened on June 3rd, 1923. Officer Smith was shot and killed by the poachers. He died in the hospital three days after the incident. The men were never identified. Officer Smith was survived by a brother, who also worked for the Palm Beach Police Department.

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Where is Joseph Nelson Smith's memorial?
Joseph Nelson Smith's memorial is located at: Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, USA.
When did Joseph Nelson Smith death?
Joseph Nelson Smith death on 6 Jun 1923 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Nelson Smith's memorial?
Latitude: 37.9295006
Longitude: -79.1975021

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