U.S. Air Force · United States 
Arthur DeMatte
1976
Arthur DeMatte served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Arthur served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Arthur DeMatte was shot and killed while attempting to remove a transient from the New Haven Railroad tracks. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer DeMatte's service weapon and shot him. After two mistrials the man, 26, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life February 2nd, 1978. He was paroled on November 2, 2022. Officer DeMatte had served with the Larchmont Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1951 – 1955
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Larchmont Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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