United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, January 6, 1978
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 11 months
Badge Number: J6277
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: January 6, 1978
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Two apprehended
Security Policeman Robert Gray was stabbed by a suspect when he responded to the report of an intruder near the jet test cell on Clark AFB in the Philippines.
Officer Gray's weapon was stolen and his police dog, Casey, was shot and wounded when he attacked the suspect. Because of K9 Casey's actions two of the intruders were captured.
K9 Casey was awarded a PACAF Achievement Certificate for his actions.
Policeman Gray served with the United States Air Force Security Forces for less than three years and was assigned to the 3rd Security Police Squadron for Clark Air Base in the Philippines.