Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Thursday, June 16, 1938
Add to My HeroesHarry Merrill
Deputy Sheriff Harry Merrill drowned when his boat capsized on the Snake River near the Swan Valley Bridge.
He was searching for a drowning victim at the time of the accident.
Deputy Merrill was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office for 18 months. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
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