Vernon Dale McDowell

Died February 21, 1981

Life Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Vernon Dale McDowell served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. Vernon served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Lieutenant McDowell suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

1948 – 1952

Conflicts

Korean War Cold War

Also Served

San Francisco Police Department

Lieutenant

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 35-E · Line 15 cut as VERNON MCDOWELL

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Lieutenant McDowell served with the San Francisco Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the San Francisco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Lieutenant McDowell.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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