Iowa Department of Corrections, Iowa
End of Watch Sunday, February 18, 1979
Add to My HeroesGerald Raymond Featheringill
Correctional Officer Gerald Featheringill died at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison when he fell from a prison wall after stepping on a patch of ice.
Officer Featheringill was a military veteran and had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 23 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Officer Featheringill. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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