United States Department of the Treasury - United States Secret Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, May 26, 1973
Add to My HeroesJ. Clifford Dietrich
Special Agent Clifford Dietrich was killed in a helicopter accident while on a presidential protective assignment for President Richard Nixon.
The helicopter accident occurred near Grand Cay Island in the Bahamas.
Special Agent Dietrich had served in law enforcement for four years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
- Location Overseas
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsTo the family and many friends of Cliff Dietrich. Cliff was my neighbor in Meriden, CT before Cliff was reassigned. He was one of the greatest of all my lifetime friends.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Fred Yochum
Friend
May 7, 2024
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