Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, Maine
End of Watch Wednesday, March 2, 1977
Add to My HeroesCharles J. Wilson
Deputy Sheriff Charles Wilson was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a Department of Agriculture checkpoint targeting potato loads on I-95 near the Old Town rest stop.
He had left the checkpoint to check on a disabled motorist when he was struck.
Deputy Wilson was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and WWII. He had served as a part-time deputy for several years. He was survived by his wife, five children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 79
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Wilson it's been 47 years since you gave your life at age 79! Wow what a heroic gentleman who will fondly be saluted and remembered by your beloved family. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 13, 2024
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