U.S. Army · United States 
Lewis Wahl
1985
Lewis Wayne Wahl served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Lewis also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief Deputy Wayne Wahl drowned while attempting to rescue a man whose car had been washed into a creek on Highway 163 near Highway 137. Tornadoes and a 24-hour storm hit northern Texas, causing flooding throughout the area. During the search and rescue mission, Chief Deputy Wahl tied a rope around his waist and attempted to reach a stranded vehicle but was sucked underwater into a 36-inch culvert. His body was found three miles north of Ozona. Chief Deputy Wahl was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had been with the Crockett County Sheriff's Office for 8.5 years.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1968 – 1970
U.S. Army
Also Served
Crockett County Sheriff's Office
Chief Deputy Sheriff
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