Captain Allen D. McGown, Findlay Police Department, Ohio

Captain Allen D. McGown

Findlay Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, March 26, 1913

Allen D. McGown

Captain Allen McGown drowned while attempting to rescue a woman during the Great Flood of 1913 in which parts of the city were under six feet of water.

His boat capsized as he attempted to rescue the woman from her flooded home. His body was located floating in front of the courthouse approximately five hours later.

Approximately 500 people were killed in Ohio as a result of the flood, including Officer William Sexton, of the Columbus Police Department.

Captain McGown was survived by his parents, six brothers, and one sister.

Bio

Age 38
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Incident Details

Cause Drowned
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water rescue

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Captain Allen D. McGown of the Findlay Police Department, Ohio and the additional 48 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

March 26, 2018