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U.S. Army · United States 
John Sellenthin
1961
John Henry Sellenthin served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Customs Agent John Sellenthin died after suffering second and third degree burns at the United States Customs House at 201 Varrak Street in Manhattan, New York, on August 30th, 1961. He was in the process of burning films that had been seized by the Customs Service when a fire started. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where he died on September 2nd, 1961. Agent Sellenthin was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service
Customs Agent
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