Winfield Scott Edie
1984
Winfield Scott Edie. Winfield served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Winfield Edie, a member of his department's dive team, drowned while conducting a training dive in Lake Chelan. During the dive, he called for help. Other officers weren't able to reach him in time and located his body in 15-feet of water. It was never determined what happened that caused him to call for help. Deputy Edie had served with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
1974 – 1977
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Chelan County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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