Special Agent Trenwith S. Basford

Special Agent Trenwith S. Basford | United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
Special Agent Trenwith S. Basford

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, August 25, 1977

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Trenwith S. Basford

Special Agent Trenwith Kirkland and Special Agent Trenwith Basford were killed when the float plane they were flying in crashed into Dewey Lake near Chisholm, Minnesota.

They were returning to Twin Lakes after assisting other agents in Duluth. The plane was being piloted by Agent Basford.

Special Agent Basford had been with the agency for 35 years and was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour 35 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Aircraft accident
  • Location Minnesota
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Agent Basford,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Agent on that plane with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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August 25, 2017

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