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Headstone of W. F. Deiter
U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

W. F. Deiter

Died March 1, 1932

W. F. Deiter served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Blunt force
What Happened

Deputy Marshal W.F. Deiter succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when he was struck on the head with a hammer while conducting a liquor raid in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The suspects who assaulted him were charged with murder. Deputy Marshal Deiter was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Spanish-American War and served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service for 10 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 11W · Line 2 cut as W F DEITER
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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 U.S. Marshal Deiter gave the United States Department of Justice 10 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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