Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, United States Volunteers.
The Washington Post January 11, 1912
Major W.H. Plunkett Dead
Aged Treasury Employee Passes Away After Three Months' Illness
Major William H. Plunkett, 86 years of age, for 50 years employed in the Treasury Department, died last night at 11:30 at his room in the Wilson Apartment house. He had been ill three months. Major Plunkett was a member of the Loyal Legion and the Army and Navy Club. His son, Commander Charles P. Plunkett, United States Navy, was with him at the time of his death. Major Plunkett was born in Ireland March 26, 1826. He married a sister of Representative Charles H. Burke, of South Dakota, who, with his son, survive him. Burial will be at Arlington.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, United States Volunteers.
The Washington Post January 11, 1912
Major W.H. Plunkett Dead
Aged Treasury Employee Passes Away After Three Months' Illness
Major William H. Plunkett, 86 years of age, for 50 years employed in the Treasury Department, died last night at 11:30 at his room in the Wilson Apartment house. He had been ill three months. Major Plunkett was a member of the Loyal Legion and the Army and Navy Club. His son, Commander Charles P. Plunkett, United States Navy, was with him at the time of his death. Major Plunkett was born in Ireland March 26, 1826. He married a sister of Representative Charles H. Burke, of South Dakota, who, with his son, survive him. Burial will be at Arlington.
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