Donald Lawrence Cokeroft

Died September 17, 1988

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Donald Lawrence Cokeroft served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. Donald served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Deputy Cokeroft was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a robbery call.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

1969 – 1973

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26W · Line 2 cut as DONALD LAWRENCE COKEROFT

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Cokeroft served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Cokeroft.

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

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