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Sidney "Sid" Hatfield (1893-1921) was the police chief of Matewan, known as a hero to union coal miners. Born near Matewan, he worked in coal mines until becoming police chief in 1919. In 1920, he supported the United Mine Workers’ campaign to organize miners. After the shootout, Hatfield became a hero to miners.
