U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Conrad Lee Birney
1972
Conrad Lee Birney served the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 years. Conrad served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Conrad Birney was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery call in the Seminary Shopping Plaza at 4616 Kenmore Avenue. He was shot as the three suspects tried to exit the bank. Detective Birney was in plain clothes at the time. All three suspects were apprehended. They were sentenced to life, 50 years, and 40 years, respectively. Detective Birney had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1951 – 1956
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Alexandria Police Department
Detective
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