United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, April 8, 1947
Add to My HeroesClarence Jewell Trask, Sr.
Inspector Clarence Trask was shot and killed from ambush while he was patrolling the Arizona - Mexico border for suspected liquor smugglers in the area of Washington Camp in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Inspector Trask's father, Constable Frank Trask, was shot and killed in the line of duty on May 9th, 1911, while serving with the Benson Police Department.
Inspector Trask had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service for at least 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Arizona
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsInspector Trask,
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 Service. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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