United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, January 13, 1924
Add to My HeroesLloyd Parks Criss
Inspector Lloyd P. Criss was walking on the gangplank of the steamer Saucen that was docked in the Houston Ship Channel's Turning Basin in Harris County, Texas when he slipped and fell.
He struck his head on a piece of timber attached to the pier. Several crew members dove into the water and brought him ashore within minutes, but they were unable to revive him.
Inspector Criss had served with the United States Customs Service for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, and one daughter. He was buried in Galveston, Texas.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Location Texas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsInspector Criss,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service.
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