United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, August 5, 1924
Add to My HeroesWalter W. Getchell
Deputy Marshal Walter Getchell suffered a fatal heart attack after getting lost in the wilderness near Nome, Alaska. He had left his office to serve a notice of judgment against a dredging company in Nome.
Deputy Getchell never arrived at the company and failed to returned to the office. A search party was sent out but failed to locate him. His body was found five days later on a different trail. It is believed he took a wrong turn and lost his way.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Alaska
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