Customs Inspector John A. Fallon

Customs Inspector John A. Fallon

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

End of Watch Wednesday, November 5, 1890

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John A. Fallon

Customs Inspector John Fallon died after falling through a hatchway aboard the steamer Maine while conducting an inspection in Baltimore, Maryland.

The steamer was docked in the Canton section of Baltimore's harbor. He died while being transported to a local hospital in a patrol wagon.

Inspector Fallon had served with the United States Customs Service for two years.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall
  • Location Maryland

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It has been 134 years since that terrible day that you lost your life.
I am here to tell you that you are not forgotten.
RIP Inspector Fallon.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 5, 2024

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