Robert Wesley Rau

Died October 30, 1975

Life Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Robert Wesley Rau served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 11 months. Robert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Chief Rau was killed when his service revolver accidentally discharged while he was on duty.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1966 – 1969

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Florence Police Department

Chief of Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 50W · Line 16 cut as ROBERT WESLEY RAU

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Chief of Police Rau served with the Florence Police Department.

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

Rest easy, Chief of Police Rau.

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

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