United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, June 19, 1977
Add to My HeroesDale Allen Wenburg
Private First Class Dale Wenburg drowned during a rescue of three people in the vicinity of Fort San Lorenzo in the Panama Canal Zone.
The three people had gone to explore a cave, and the tide started rising, so they decided to climb the cliff. During the climb, a landslide occurred, which partially buried two of the explorers. The third person dug them out, but one was injured, so he went for help. As he returned with PFC Wenburg, an Army paramedic, and a firefighter, and they were climbing down the rocks to rescue the injured explorer, a large wave washed all three of them into the sea. All three men drowned as a result.
PFC Wenburg had served as a military police officer for 1 year. He was survived by his parents and three brothers.
He was awarded the Soldier's Medal posthumously.
Bio
- Age 19
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Panama Canal Zone
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsDale was my friend, cousin and classmate where we graduated together in 1976. Dale was a really good guy that you could always count on having your back and just a good person. He joined the Army so he would could go to college later. He will forever be missed and respected for his ultimate sacrifice.
Scott B. Wiley CW4 retired ARNG
US Drug Enforcement Administration , Special Agent retired
December 8, 2024
