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George Henry Rupp

Died September 11, 1981

George Henry Rupp served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years and 9 months. George served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Sergeant George Rupp was killed in an aircraft accident while searching for marijuana crops in Ferry County. The plane that he was in began experiencing problems and clipped several trees during an emergency landing after taking off in Republic, Washington. Sergeant Rupp and the three civilian pilots in the plane were all killed.

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Branch

U.S. Navy · 1964 – 1968
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1964 – 1968
Also Served
Ferry County Sheriff's Department
Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 60-E · Line 4 cut as GEORGE H RUPP
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Sergeant Rupp served with the Ferry County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Republic community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Sergeant Rupp.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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