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Resided:
CT, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 19, 1955
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Farmington Police Dept.
CT
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrol Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CT
USA
Fri. Aug. 19, 1955
Summary:
Officer Yodkins drowned while attempting to rescue a couple who were trapped in flood waters in River Glen. Officer Yodkins had already successfully rescued several other stranded residents and was attempting another rescue when his boat capsized.
Officer Yodkins was posthumously awarded a Carnegie Hero Medal for his actions that day. On the 50th anniversary of his death he was also posthumously awarded his department's Medal of Valor.
