United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, December 28, 1940
Add to My HeroesGeorge E. Pringle
Border Patrol Inspector George Pringle was killed in an automobile crash while investigating a vehicle suspected of containing illegal aliens.
He was speaking with a special agent from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California near Parker Dam, California, when they observed a vehicle known to be connected with illegal activity in the area. As Inspector Pringle went to investigate a tire on his patrol car blew out along Park Road, two miles south of Park Dam, causing him to lose control. He was taken to a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Inspector Pringle was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years. He was survived by his mother, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location California
- Incident Date Wednesday, December 25, 1940
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsInspector Pringle,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 28, 2015
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