Reserve Deputy Sheriff Charles J. Banning, Kern County Sheriff's Office, California

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Charles J. Banning

Kern County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 23, 1974

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Charles J. Banning

Reserve Deputy Chuck Banning drowned attempting to recover a vehicle from the Friant-Kern Canal a half-mile from Cecil Street at 3:00 p.m.

He had recovered a body from the submerged vehicle and returned to the car to attach a tow hook. After surfacing and calling those on the bank to retrieve the car, he suddenly went under again and failed to surface.

Two detectives immediately dove into the canal but could not locate him. His body was pulled from the canal by a special deputy a short time later.

On August 7, 1973, Deputy Banning recovered the body of his partner, Deputy Sheriff Terry Greer, in the same canal.

Deputy Banning was a United States Navy Korean War veteran and had served with the Kern County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

water rescue

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Reserve Deputy Sheriff Banning,
On today, the 50th 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 well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 23, 2024