U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Garvis Harrell
1944
Garvis Feild Harrell served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Border Patrol Inspector Garvis Harrell suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing an illegal alien along the Rio Grande River near Harlingen, Texas.
He was taken to a hospital in Harlingen where he passed away several hours later.
The man he was chasing was arrested.
Border Patrol Inspector Harrell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had only served with the United States Border Patrol for one month.
He was taken to a hospital in Harlingen where he passed away several hours later.
The man he was chasing was arrested.
Border Patrol Inspector Harrell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had only served with the United States Border Patrol for one month.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol
Border Patrol Inspector
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