Land Management Officer Woodrow E. Portzline

Land Management Officer Woodrow E. Portzline | Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania
Land Management Officer Woodrow E. Portzline

Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Wednesday, October 24, 1973

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Woodrow E. Portzline

Land Management Officer Woodrow Portzline suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating reports of trespassing and poaching at a farm.

After speaking with the property owner, Officer Portzline was directed to a nearby vacant house where the suspects were believed to be hiding. As Officer Portzline quickly approached the home, he collapsed and died at the scene.

Officer Portzline was a United States Army Air Corps WWII veteran and United States Air Force veteran, earning the Purple Heart and Silver Star, who served with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour 25 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack

poacher, wildlife management

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At PA State Gameland #95 there is a memorial to you and your service. It is a beautiful location overlooking the water. I wanted to thank you for your service and let you know that your memory lives on.

Judith Smith
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