William J. Luce

1989

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

William J. Luce served in the U.S. Air Force for 1 year and 10 months. William served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Natural disease, unspecified

What Happened

Police Officer William Luce died from cancer which he contracted after being exposed to radiation while on duty. He was testing different rifles when a scope on one of them exploded, exposing him to radiation. Officer Luce was a Vietnam War veteran.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and six children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Air Force

1963 – 1964

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Chicago Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 53W · Line 20 cut as WILLIAM J LUCE

In Our Keeping

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