Correctional Officer Wilson Morris Cartwright, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia

Correctional Officer Wilson Morris Cartwright

Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, November 26, 1984

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Wilson Morris Cartwright

Correctional Officer Wilson Cartwright succumbed to injuries he received when an inmate at the Baldwin Correctional Institution beat him.

Officer Cartwright had served with the Georgia Department of Corrections for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, three sons, and six grandchildren.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Thursday, November 26, 1981
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

correctional Facility, prisoner custody

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Officer Cartwright,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 26, 2024