Swainsboro Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, April 17, 1925
Add to My HeroesGus Barnett Bailey
Police Officer Gus Bailey and two Swainsboro firefighters were killed while fighting a fire at a local grocery store.
They were pouring water on the fire when a wall of the building collapsed, killing all three.
Officer Baily was survived by his three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
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