United States of America
Headstone of Thomas Lee Campbell

Thomas Lee Campbell

Died March 26, 1978

Thomas Lee Campbell.

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

Technical Sergeant Policeman Thomas Campbell was shot and killed while responding to a report of an intruder at a residence in Maxwell Heights, an off-post military housing complex near Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Within minutes of the dispatch, responding officers reported hearing gunshots. Responding Security Forces and Montgomery Police Department units found Sergeant Campbell suffering three gunshot wounds and struggling to breathe. He was transported to the base hospital where he was pronounced dead. An intensive search of the area was conducted and a 16-year-old male was apprehended. He was subsequently tried and convicted as a juvenile. The subject was held until his 21st birthday. Sergeant Campbell had served with the 42nd Security Police Squadron of the United States Air Force for eight years. He was survived by his wife. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Technical Sergeant

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Service Record
Also Served
United States Air Force Security Forces
Technical Sergeant
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 8-W · Line 20 cut as THOMAS L CAMPBELL
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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.

Technical Sergeant Campbell gave the United States Air Force Security Forces 8 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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