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Edward Bradford Whitehead
Incident
U.S. Game Agent Edward Whitehead was shot and killed near Savannah, Georgia, by a prisoner whom he had arrested after inspecting the man's game bag of ducks. As the two returned to Savannah the suspect shot him. The man fled but was shot and killed by county police within an hour. Agent Whitehead had served with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
U.S. Game Agent Whitehead gave the United States Department of the Interior 15 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, U.S. Game Agent Whitehead.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement has lost 10 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 1 officer at United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1945, with 2.
In 1934, 6 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 41. Of the 5 killed feloniously at United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 40; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 12.5 years.
Edward was 41. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement; June holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in VA, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement has 10 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
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Edgar Albert Lindgren
Aug 17, 1922
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Edward Bradford Whitehead Dec 10, 1934
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Delbert Hubbard
Jan 11, 1938
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Andrew Bryant Crews
Jun 2, 1945
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Joseph Daniel Martin
Jun 2, 1945
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Roy Ray Ferguson Aug 24, 1949
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Thomas Munroe Lines
Sep 24, 1950
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Beau William Sauselein
Jun 9, 1981
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Richard Jerry Guadagno
Sep 11, 2001
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David Taylor
Aug 29, 2026
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-E
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