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Headstone of James Herbert Workman

James Herbert Workman

Died June 30, 1969

James Herbert Workman.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

MP James Workman and Sergeant Eugene Cox were shot and killed in Saigon, Vietnam, while conducting a curfew check at the Ivory Tower nightclub.

They discovered a drunk American sergeant celebrating with a high ranking South Vietnamese officer. When they ordered the sergeant to return to his quarters to comply with curfew rules the South Vietnamese officer became argumentative and slapped one of the MPs. The officer then fatally shot both MPs before leaving the scene in a South Vietnamese military convoy.

Three South Vietnamese officers were convicted of aggravated assault in connection with both murders.

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Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Military Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 28-E · Line 30 cut as JAMES HERBERT WORKMAN
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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.

Military Police Officer Workman served with the United States Army Military Police Corps.

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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