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Max Leonard Altman

Died March 12, 1966

Max Leonard Altman served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Deputy Max Altman was struck and killed by a vehicle while manning a roadblock at the intersection of US 31 and US 10. The vehicle that struck him was fleeing from other units. The 28-year-old driver was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to 1.5 to 2 years. Deputy Altman was a United States Army veteran and had only served with the Mason County Sheriff's Department for 3 months.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Mason County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33-E · Line 10 cut as MAX LEONARD ALTMAN
In Our Keeping
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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 Sheriff Altman served with the Mason County Sheriff's Department.

Thank you for your service to the Ludington community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

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

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