Deputy Sheriff Osmer Douglas (Doug) McFillen
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Louisiana

End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1966
Cause: Aircraft accident

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Deputy Doug McFillen and Deputy John Monk were killed in an airplane crash while en route to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to return a prisoner to Louisiana.

The plane, which was piloted by Deputy McFillen experienced engine trouble and crashed into Lake Charles approximately five minutes into the flight.

Deputy McFillen was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.

 
Photograph: Deputy Sheriff Osmer Douglas (Doug) McFillen

Patch image: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Visit Deputy Sheriff McFillen's memorial at www.ODMP.org