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John C. Gore

Died August 31, 1921

John C. Gore served in the U.S. Army.

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

Deputy Sheriff John Gore was shot and killed while attempting to stop a fight between a striking miner and a mine guard.

The miner was convicted of Deputy Gore's murder and sentenced to life in prison on October 17th, 1923. On December 24th, 1926, he was pardoned by Governor Howard M. Gore.

His cousin, Deputy Sheriff Joe Gore, was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 6, 1920.

Deputy Gore was a United States Army veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and nine children.
Media
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Branch

U.S. Army
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Logan County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52-W · Line 27 cut as JOHN GORE
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Gore served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Logan community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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