Robert Carter Lightfoot

Died November 23, 1977

Life Media Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Robert Carter Lightfoot served in the U.S. Army for 4 years and 11 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Special Agent Robert Lightfoot died as a result of a firearms accident while assigned to Bangkok, Thailand.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Army

1966 – 1971

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration

Special Agent

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 36W · Line 17 cut as ROBERT C LIGHTFOOT

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Special Agent Lightfoot served with the United States Department of Justice.

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

Rest easy, Special Agent Lightfoot.

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

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