Pennsylvania Game Commission - Fallen Officers

Fallen Officers

Since the establishment of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, 5 officers have died in the line of duty.

Officer Date of Death Details
Game Officer L. Seeley Houk
Friday, March 2, 1906
Gunfire
Game Protector Joseph McHugh
Sunday, November 7, 1915
Gunfire
Game Protector John B. Ross
Saturday, July 18, 1942
Drowned
Land Management Officer Woodrow E. Portzline
Wednesday, October 24, 1973
Heart attack
Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Gunfire

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