United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John C. Gore
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.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Logan County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
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