Park Ranger James Alexander Cary
United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, March 12, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 12, 1927
Incident Location: Arkansas
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Ranger Cary was shot and killed when he was ambushed by bootleggers on West Mountain in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. His body was discovered the next day by other rangers. His killers were never found.

Ranger Cary was survived by his wife, 5-year-old son, and 8-month-old daughter.