Patrol Inspector James F. Mankin

Patrol Inspector James F. Mankin

United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, September 14, 1924

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James F. Mankin

Patrol Inspector James Mankin was accidentally shot and killed when a rifle in the rear of his patrol vehicle discharged and struck him in the head.

He and two other inspectors were conducting a patrol near Islitas, Texas, and were inspecting a river bank. As they got back in the truck, the two inspectors in the back tried to rearrange items, including two rifles. One of the rifles fell from the truck, discharged, and the round struck Inspector Mankin in the head. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound.

Inspector Mankin had served with the United States Border Patrol for only two months. He was buried in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Location Texas

accidental discharge

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Patrol Inspector Mankin,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 14, 2024