United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, June 26, 1932
Add to My HeroesCharles F. Inch
Patrol Inspector Charles Inch was killed when he fell underneath a train at the Michigan Central Tunnel Yard in Detroit, Michigan, at approximately 3:00 am.
He was attempting to board the moving train near the intersection of 14th Street and Bagley Street to investigate two suspected illegal aliens when he fell underneath the wheels. The two men were later located and determined to be United States citizens.
Inspector Inch had served with the United States Border Patrol for one year.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Michigan
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsYou are now my silent partner. I will not forget your sacrifice and will forever keep your memory alive.
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