Inspector Clarence Jewell Trask, Sr.

Inspector Clarence Jewell Trask, Sr.

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, April 8, 1947

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Clarence Jewell Trask, Sr.

Inspector Clarence Trask was shot and killed from ambush while he was patrolling the Arizona - Mexico border for suspected liquor smugglers in the area of Washington Camp in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

Inspector Trask's father, Constable Frank Trask, was shot and killed in the line of duty on May 9th, 1911, while serving with the Benson Police Department.

Inspector Trask had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service for at least 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Arizona
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

ambush

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Inspector Trask,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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April 8, 2022

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