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Donald V. DeFord

Died March 14, 1988

Donald V. DeFord served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 10 months. Donald served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened

Patrolman DeFord suffered a fatal stroke while working a traffic accident in inclement weather. He died eight hours after collapsing. Patrolman DeFord had served with the Lincoln Township Police Department for 15 years and was survived by his wife and three children

Survivors
Patrolman DeFord had served with the Lincoln Township Police Department for 15 years and was survived by his wife and three children
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1950 – 1952
Also Served
Lincoln Township. Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 55-E · Line 14 cut as DONALD V DEFORD
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Patrolman DeFord gave the Lincoln Township Police Department 15 years.

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

Rest easy, Patrolman DeFord.

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

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