RUDOLF E MELLENTHIN
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Officer Rank: Forest Ranger
Memorial Panel: 33-E: 20
Department: U.S. Forest Service
End of Watch: August 23, 1918
Cause: SHOT
Age: 34
Years of Service: 8
Description: Ranger Mellenthin was attempting to arrest suspect who was wanted for desertion from the U.S. Army. Suspect shot Ranger Mellenthin as he tried to arrest him. Ranger was able to return fire. They were both killed.
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