U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Wulf
1984
James R. Wulf served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. James also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief of Police James Wulf drowned while attempting to rescue a man whose car became trapped while attempting to drive across a low water crossing on Highway 127 over the Sabinal River. Rescuers were waiting for a helicopter to arrive, but Chief Wulf thought the water was rising too fast and volunteered to go to the car on a rope. He was able to rescue the elderly man but lost his grip while returning to shore and drowned. Chief Wulf was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He had served with the Sabinal Police Department as the chief of police for six months and had previously served with the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his child, mother, brother, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1968 – 1970
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Sabinal Police Department
Chief of Police
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