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George Willard McGaughey

Died March 15, 1975

George Willard McGaughey served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and 1 month. George served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer George McGaughey was shot to death after he and his partner rushed to assist a third officer during a domestic call at 430 Clisby Park. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with murder. The suspect, 28, was convicted of murder, two counts of assault with intent to kill, and sentenced to life plus 20 years. Officer McGaughey had served with the agency for one year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, Barbara, and their son and daughter, Glenn and Patty.
Media
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Service Record
1965
U.S. Navy
1965 – 1969
Also Served
Montgomery Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 49W · Line 12 cut as GEORGE WILLARD MCGAUGHEY
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

You barely got started.

Police Officer McGaughey gave the Montgomery Police Department 1 year.

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

Rest easy, Police Officer McGaughey.

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

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