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Resided:
WA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 27, 1945
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 41 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
La Conner Police Dept.
WA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Marshal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
WA
USA
Fri. Jul. 27, 1945
Summary:
Marshal John Hilsinger was electrocuted while assisting fire crews fight a fire at a local shingle mill. He was aiming a fire hose at the fire when an electrical wire fell to ground, electrifying the pool of water he was standing in and killing him instantly.
Three others who were assisting at the fire were also injured.
Marshal Hilsinger was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, and five siblings.
