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Richard Phillip Daniels

Died September 24, 1974

Richard Phillip Daniels served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Special Agent Richard Daniels was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling with a confidential informant to investigate an illicit distillery outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Agent Daniels' motorcycle struck a guardrail as they crossed a bridge. He was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. Agent Daniels was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the ATF for 13 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Special Agent
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 24W · Line 5 cut as RICHARD P DANIELS
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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.

Special Agent Daniels gave the United States Department of the Treasury 13 years.

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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