U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
George Pfeil
1977
George A. Pfeil served the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 years. George also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Reserve Deputy George Pfeil was shot and killed when he interrupted an armed robbery at a local pharmacy. Deputy Pfeil, who was in uniform, was entering the pharmacy to get a prescription filled when the incident occurred. One of the suspects was sentenced to death and executed in 2000. A second suspect was murdered by the third suspect to prevent him from testifying. Deputy Pfeil was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a retired New York City police officer who volunteered his time to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after moving to Florida.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1945 – 1946
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Reserve Deputy
In Our Keeping
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