U.S. Navy · United States 
George H. Klimpel
1986
George H. Klimpel served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. George served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer George Klimpel and Officer Maureen Callanan were killed when their department vehicle slid on an icy bridge and was struck by a sand truck. The officers were transporting prisoners from Albian, New York, to the Nassau County Jail when the accident occurred on Route 80, about 30 miles east of Buffalo. Officer Klimpel had served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department for over 25 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1944 – 1946
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Nassau County Sheriff's Department
Corrections Officer
In Our Keeping
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