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Robert Richard Dover

Died March 18, 1979

Robert Richard Dover. Robert also served in the U.S. Army. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Policeman Robert Dover was killed when a vehicle crashed into the installation gate's guard shack at Kelly AFB, Texas. The vehicle and building caught fire immediately after the crash. The driver of the vehicle who caused the crash was determined to be drunk. He served six months in jail and was released into a work release program. Policeman Dover had served with the United State Air Force for six years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. A street at Kelly AFB was named Robert Dover Street in his honor.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1971 – 1974
1974 – 1977
Also Served
United States Air Force Security Forces
Security Policeman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 48-W · Line 20 cut as ROBERT R DOVER
In Our Keeping
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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.

Security Policeman Dover gave the United States Air Force Security Forces 6 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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