Military Police Officer Richard L. Straits

Military Police Officer Richard L. Straits

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

End of Watch Monday, February 19, 1951

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Richard L. Straits

Private Richard Straits was killed in a single vehicle crash on Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

His patrol car left the roadway as he rounded a curve.

Private Straits had served in the US Army for seven months.

Bio

  • Age 17
  • Tour 7 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Location North Carolina

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Pvt. Straits,
On today, the 65th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 20, 2016

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