United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, August 10, 1976
Add to My HeroesBruce Shepherd Bardliving
Military Police Officer Bruce Bardliving was killed in a vehicle single crash on Highway 70, approximately one mile east of San Augustine Pass, on the White Sands Missile Range.
He was conducting a sweep of the highway, which had been closed in preparation for a missile launch, when one of the tires on the pickup truck he was driving experienced a blow-out. The vehicle crossed the highway, struck a concrete abutment, and overturned.
MP Bardliving was assigned to the 259th Military Police Company. He was buried in Long Island National Cemetery.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location New Mexico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsI was stationed with Bruce at WSMR. I spoke with him the night before his accident. It was devastating for the whole unit. I visited you at Long Island cemetery last year. I’m sorry that it took so long. You were a good friend, and I think of you often. RIP Brother.
SP4 Brian Watson
259th MP Co. WSMR
August 10, 2019
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