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John Henry Walter

Died July 5, 1972

John Henry Walter served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff John Walter was killed in an automobile accident en route to Richmond, Virginia, with another deputy. The other deputy attempted to pass a vehicle on Route 17, near Berea in Stafford County, and struck another vehicle head-on. Deputy Walter was killed instantly. The deputy's vision was obstructed at the time because of heavy rain. Deputy Walter was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who served with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63W · Line 17 cut as JOHN HENRY WALTER
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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.

Deputy Sheriff Walter served with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Warrenton community, 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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