La Conner Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Friday, July 27, 1945
Add to My HeroesJohn Gilbert Hilsinger
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.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
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