United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, November 2, 1931
Add to My HeroesArnold W. Gilbert
Customs Patrolman Arnold Gilbert was killed in an automobile crash on the Sand Bar Bridge in Milton, Vermont.
He and his partner were pursuing a vehicle suspected of smuggling liquor when the vehicle went out of control and struck granite blocks.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Location Vermont
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsPatrolman Gilbert,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 2, 2021
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