Game Protector Benning W. De La Mater, New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

Game Protector Benning W. De La Mater

New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

End of Watch Saturday, June 24, 1961

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Benning W. De La Mater

Game Protector De La Mater drowned when his boat capsized while patrolling the Hudson River near Federal Dam in Albany County.

Protector De La Mater and a Niagara Mohawk Power Company employee could not escape the undercurrents. Their bodies were recovered two days later.

Protector De La Mater was a United States Marine Corps World War II veteran and had served with the New York State Environmental Conservation Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

marine patrol

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