Game Protector John H. Woodruff

Game Protector John H. Woodruff | New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York
New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York
Game Protector John H. Woodruff

New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

End of Watch Thursday, November 27, 1919

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John H. Woodruff

Game Protector John Woodruff was killed when an unknown suspect struck him on the head with a heavy object.

Protector Woodruff left his home on November 27th, 1919 to patrol in Schenectady County in search of a foreign visitor suspected of game law violations.

Search parties were sent out when he did not return from duty that night. They were unable to locate Protector Woodruff and his fate was unknown until April 4th, 1921, when his remains were discovered in a hole near a creek bed with his revolver missing. The coroner ruled his death a homicide. The case was never solved.

Game Protector Woodruff was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Blunt object
  • Offender Never solved
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Game Protector Woodruff,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 27, 2019

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