United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Joel Leon Dansby
1974
Joel Dansby served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Joel served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Private First Class Joel Dansby was killed as he and his partner were responding to a burglary at a base housing complex.
He and his partner were both ejected when their patrol Jeep was struck by another vehicle that failed to yield at the intersection of Knox Street and Gruber Road.
PFC Dansby was assigned to the 21st Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
PFC Dansby is buried at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Michigan.
He and his partner were both ejected when their patrol Jeep was struck by another vehicle that failed to yield at the intersection of Knox Street and Gruber Road.
PFC Dansby was assigned to the 21st Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
PFC Dansby is buried at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Michigan.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Private First Class
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnnt7nr0tth1515b55ww
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
September 9, 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 Joel. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Joel.
Leave a Tribute