Robert J. McKenna

1966

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Robert J. McKenna served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

PFC Robert McKenna was shot and killed while attempting to stop two men from leaving Fort Gordon, Georgia. Unbeknownst to PFC McKenna, the two suspects had robbed a local bar and fired shots earlier in the night. The two men entered the installation to buy ice and when they attempted to exit through the gate PFC McKenna noticed handguns inside the vehicle. One of the suspects exited the vehicle and shot him in the face. One of the suspects was sentenced to life and the other was sentenced to 25 years. The gate where PFC McKenna was murdered was later renamed the McKenna Gate. PFC McKenna served with the U.S. Army for one year and was assigned to the 140th MP Company at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Survivors

He was survived by his parents and 16 brothers and sisters.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

United States Army Military Police Corps

Private First Class

badge.nw →

Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40W · Line 22 cut as ROBERT J MCKENNA

In Our Keeping

Permanent identifier neuraspine_01krbxtn4x1x1443qmwn2xn890

Record added August 2, 2026 neuraweb.nw

Stewarded by neuraweb.nw

Last updated August 2, 2026

This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.

Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Robert. Claim this record.

Be the first to honor Robert.

Leave a Tribute