Correctional Officer Harrison William "Red" Whalen, age 37

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Lost to gun violence on September 13, 1971 in Attica, New York.

Correctional Officer Whalen died from his injuries on 10-9-1971. He was also a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and had served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for 12 years. Thank you for your service - RIP.

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