Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Robert Gallant was struck and killed by a drunk driver while at the scene of a domestic disturbance. He was interviewing the female participant, and both of them had begun to walk back toward the house. As they did so, Patrolman Gallant heard an approaching vehicle. He turned around in time to see that the vehicle was about to strike the two, and he pushed the female out of harm's way. The vehicle struck him, causing fatal injuries. The 20-year-driver was apprehended the next day. He was convicted of manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving with a revoked license, and sentenced to four years. Patrolman Gallant was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in saving the life of the woman. He had only been with the Berwick Police Department for 11 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-ME-8A3BF499- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Robert. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Gallant served with the Berwick Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Berwick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gallant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Robert J. Gallant is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 42.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert J. Gallant's cause is highlighted.
How Robert J. Gallant Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert J. Gallant is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert J. Gallant was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
0 officers from Berwick Police Department are honored on badge.nw.