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Randall J. Harris

Died June 13, 1987

Randall J. Harris served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Location: Overseas
Weapon: Rifle; M-16
Offender: Arrested

Staff Sergeant Randall Harris was shot and killed while patrolling the American section of Palmerola Air Base in Comayagua, Honduras.

Sergeant Harris was shot multiple times by a Honduran soldier armed with an M-16 approximately 400 yards inside of the American section of the base's main gate. The man was arrested by Honduran authorities, who failed to cooperate with military officials. It is not known if he was ever tried or convicted of any crimes.

Sergeant Harris had served with the U.S. Army for nine years and was assigned to the 978th Military Police Company at Fort Bliss. He was two weeks away from finishing a 4-month temporary assignment to Honduras at the time.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three stepchildren, parents, brother, and three sisters.
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Branch

U.S. Army
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Staff Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 9-W · Line 34 cut as RANDALL J HARRIS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Staff Sergeant Harris gave the United States Army Military Police Corps 9 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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