United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, September 2, 1961
Add to My HeroesJohn Henry Sellenthin
Customs Agent John Sellenthin died after suffering second and third degree burns at the United States Customs House at 201 Varrak Street in Manhattan, New York, on August 30th, 1961.
He was in the process of burning films that had been seized by the Customs Service when a fire started. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died on September 2nd, 1961.
Agent Sellenthin was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
- Location New York
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 30, 1961
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsAgent Sellenthin,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a LEO but also when you served with the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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