McKeesport Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, March 18, 1936
Add to My HeroesJohn Henry Jones Sellman
Patrolman John Sellman drowned on Market Street while attempting to rescue victims of a flood caused when the Monongahela River overflowed. During the rescue operations he fell from the boat into the raging waters. His body was recovered on April 21st, 1936.
Patrolman Sellman was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge 113
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsMy late Mom, Julia Hopey-Midlo, and, her family, was in 3 floods, in the old First Ward, McKeesport PA. 1930s, 1940s.
The most Notable Was the 1936 flood.
My maternal Grandmother, Anna Chopey, said she saw that policeman, Officer Selman, go down in the flood.
My Mom's family lived at 133 Second Ave, First Ward.
Joan Midlo
Daughter/Granddaughter
March 22, 2024
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