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U.S. Air Force Woodrow Portzline
1973
Woodrow E. Portzline. Woodrow also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Land Management Officer Woodrow Portzline suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating reports of trespassing and poaching at a farm.
After speaking with the property owner, Officer Portzline was directed to a nearby vacant house where the suspects were believed to be hiding. As Officer Portzline quickly approached the home, he collapsed and died at the scene.
Officer Portzline was a United States Army Air Corps WWII veteran and United States Air Force veteran, earning the Purple Heart and Silver Star, who served with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 25 years.
After speaking with the property owner, Officer Portzline was directed to a nearby vacant house where the suspects were believed to be hiding. As Officer Portzline quickly approached the home, he collapsed and died at the scene.
Officer Portzline was a United States Army Air Corps WWII veteran and United States Air Force veteran, earning the Purple Heart and Silver Star, who served with the Pennsylvania Game Commission for 25 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
1939 – 1945
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Land Management Officer
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