Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, December 22, 1968
Add to My HeroesGerald A. Schuett
Special Agent Schuett was struck by a train and killed while conducting a roll-by inspection in the rail yards at North Platte, Nebraska.
He stepped back from the train he was inspecting and was struck by another train.
Special Agent Schuett had been with the agency for two months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Nebraska
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 13, 2021
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