United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
George Marion Bacon
1955
George Marion Bacon served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Inspector George Bacon was killed when he tripped and fell aboard the USS Shadwell, which was docked in Hampton Roads. The vessel had just returned from a tour of the Caribbean and had requested Customs clearance. Inspector Bacon fell approximately 20 feet into the interior dock-well, resulting in significant trauma to his head. He was pronounced dead on the ship. Inspector Bacon was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI veteran and had served with the United States Customs Service for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, grandson, and brother.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service
Inspector
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