U.S. Army · United States 
George Dennett
1935
George Dennett served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy George Dennett was shot and killed attempting to apprehend a robbery suspect. Deputy Dennett and other deputies were on surveillance near the Rio Grande River waiting for the suspects to cross over from Mexico. The suspects attempted to sneak up on the deputies, but the deputies spotted them. When Deputy Dennett ordered the suspect to surrender, one suspect turned with a shotgun and shot and killed him. The suspect was tried for murder in Mexico and was sentenced to 20 years, but never returned to the United States. Deputy Dennett, a WWI U.S. Army veteran, had been with the agency for seven months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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