United States of America
U.S. Army · United States United States

Michael Wayne Herring

Died September 10, 1974

Michael Wayne Herring served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 11 months. Michael served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Officer Michael Herring was killed when he lost control of his three-wheel motorcycle while on heading to a traffic detail at Candlestick Park. Officer Herring lost control of his motorcycle and struck a concrete retaining wall and was thrown from his bike, over the wall and 40 feet to the ground below.

Service Record
U.S. Army
1965 – 1969
Also Served
San Francisco Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 1-W · Line 8 cut as MICHAEL HERRING
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier neuraspine_01krbxtpdj5nhrsf1k8x15v6vd
Record added August 2, 2026 neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by neuraweb.nw
Last updated August 2, 2026

This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.

Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Michael. Claim this record.

In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Officer Herring served with the San Francisco Police Department.

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

Rest easy, Officer Herring.

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

Add your own tribute to Michael.

Leave a Tribute
↑