Private First Class James Presley Boyd, Jr.

Private First Class James Presley Boyd, Jr. | United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
Private First Class James Presley Boyd, Jr.

United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

End of Watch Wednesday, October 31, 1973

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James Presley Boyd, Jr.

Private First Class James Boyd was shot and killed when he and another MP encountered two suspects who had just robbed the gas station at Fort Bragg's exchange.

PFC Boyd and his partner intercepted the suspects as they attempted to flee on foot toward N.C. 210. Despite being mortally wounded, PFC Boyd was able to return fire and wounded one of the suspects. The other MP also returned fire and killed the other suspect.

PFC Boyd was assigned to the 21st MP Company 503rd MP Battalion. He was survived by his parents, sister, and brother.

In 2010 the United States Army began hosting the "PFC James Boyd Jr. Top Cop Competition," an annual national competition designed to build camaraderie between military and civilian law enforcement agencies.

Bio

  • Age 19
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location North Carolina
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

robbery

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Another year has passed, and with each, I wonder what our lives would have been like had you not died that day. Would you have found the love of your life and the happiness that you deserved? Would we be as close today as we were then? More of those you worked with have left this world for yours, and in my mind I see you all together, without the injury or disease that took each of you away. My love is with you, Mike, Vyky, Bobby, and Aunt Colleen. May you all be together in a heavenly world. ❤️

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