U.S. Army · United States 
Walter Goscenski
1919
Walter Henry Goscenski served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Walter Goscenski died after falling under the wheels of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train while attempting to disembark at the 4th Avenue Station it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Detective Goscenski was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI.
He was transported to Mercy Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Detective Goscenski was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI.
Survivors
He was survived by his brother and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Pennsylvania Railroad Police Department
Detective
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