U.S. Navy · United States 
George Schuman
1907
George W. Schuman served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman George Schuman was shot twice and killed while attempting to arrest a man in the area of Second Street and Adams Street, near the railroad lines. The suspect was arrested, convicted of Patrolman Schuman's murder, and hung six months later. Patrolman Schuman was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the South Bethlehem Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, adopted daughter, brother, and sister. He is buried at Nisky Hille Cemetary, Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, adopted daughter, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
South Bethlehem Borough Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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