Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska
End of Watch Thursday, March 5, 1964
Add to My HeroesGary George Wohlfeil
Officer Gary Wohlfeil and Officer LeRoy Bohuslov were killed in an aircraft accident northwest of Fairwell, Alaska while conducting a low-level caribou survey.
The officers lost contact shortly after noon on March 5th. Their aircraft, Champion 150, was located after a four-day multi-agency search. The investigation found that the plane lost a wing during flight, causing it to nose-dive.
Officer Wohlfeil was an Alaska National Guard veteran and had been with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for 1.5 years. He was survived by his parents, a brother, and a sister.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsOfficer Wohlfeil,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as when when you served with the National Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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