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James Paugh
Incident
Correctional Officer James Paugh was killed when his department vehicle was struck head-on by a coal truck several miles from the Huttonsville Correctional Center. Officer Paugh had served with the West Virginia Division of Corrections for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Paugh gave the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Paugh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has lost 7 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 54 officers lost to accidents in WV, 23.3% of the 232 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1967, 1 officer in WV was lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 47 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.
In 1967, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1967, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.7% of these deaths in WV, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 7.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 14.3% of all 7 deaths at West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 23.3% of all 232 deaths in WV, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has 7 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
Others Who Wore This Badge
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