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Dewey Colen Shrewsbury

Died October 25, 1978

Dewey Colen Shrewsbury served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. Dewey served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Corporal Dewey Shrewsbury was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning his service weapon. He had served with the West Virginia State Police for 16 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1957 – 1960
Also Served
West Virginia State Police
Corporal
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 40W · Line 6 cut as DEWEY C SHREWSBURY
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Corporal Shrewsbury gave the West Virginia State Police 16 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of West Virginia. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Corporal Shrewsbury.

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

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