Conemaugh Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Saturday, May 12, 1984
Add to My HeroesGeorge Robert Banfield
Officer Banfield was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle on Moonlite Park Road near Davidsville. He swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and struck a tree.
Officer Banfield was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Conemaugh Township Police Department for five years and also served as a part-time officer for the Hooversville Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Banfield,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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