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Duane F. Nichols

Died July 24, 1958

Duane F. Nichols served in the U.S. Navy.

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

Trooper Duane Nichols was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver near Waterloo, Nebraska. The 60-year-old driver was charged with motor vehicular homicide. Trooper Nichols was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Nebraska State Patrol for eight years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Nebraska State Patrol
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 39-W · Line 3 cut as DUANE F NICHOLS
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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.

Trooper Nichols gave the Nebraska State Patrol 8 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Nebraska, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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