United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, October 14, 1939
Add to My HeroesRaymond A. Johnson
Park Ranger Raymond Johnson died from injuries sustained five days earlier when his vehicle struck a tree on Bear Lake Road.
Ranger Johnson was on patrol and en route to Sprague's Lodge for a hunting enforcement operation when his tire blew out. His vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Ranger Johnson had served with the United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service for four months. He was survived by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Colorado
- Incident Date Monday, October 9, 1939
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