Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew

Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew | United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew | United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew | United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew | United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government
Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew

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

End of Watch Friday, October 29, 1971

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Jerry Eugene Tew

Private First Class Jerry Tew was shot and killed by another soldier who entered a restricted area at Cam Ranh Bay, Republic of South Vietnam.

When PFC Tew attempted to apprehend the soldier, the soldier pulled a gun and shot PFC Tew in the neck. Responding military police arrested the soldier at the scene.

The suspect was found guilty of unpremeditated murder and was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge and 50 years in prison.

PFC Tew served with the United States Army for eight months and served as a military policeman for six months. He had been deployed to Vietnam for only three months. He was survived by his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

Bio

  • Age 20
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Overseas
  • Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to 50 years

arrest attempt, foot pursuit

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