Homer Harrison
1933
Homer J. Harrison.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant Homer Harrison drown when he slipped beneath the surface of Silver Lake in the Town of Castile when his small boat overturned. While fishing, Sergeant Harrison's son fell in the water. While attempting to rescue his son, the boat capsized. His son was unable to be resuscitated. Sergeant Harrison's body was found hours later. Sergeant Harrison was a United States Army World War I veteran and had served with the New York State Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons. He is buried at Grace Cemetary in Castile, Wyoming County, New York.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Service Record
Also Served
New York State Police
Sergeant
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