U.S. Navy · United States 
Charles Edward Dobbertin
1977
Charles Edward Dobbertin served the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Charles served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Dobbertin succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he shot while attempting to stop a man from stealing packages out of a delivery truck while off duty. Deputy Dobbertin observed the crime in progress and began chasing the suspect. As he rounded a corner, Deputy Dobbertin was struck in the face with a radio antenna. The suspect then grabbed his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Dobbertin had served with the agency for 7 years and had served for many years previously with another agency.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1953 – 1961
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Douglas County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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