U.S. Army · United States 
Dennis Harris Marriott
1981
Dennis H. Marriott served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Dennis served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Marriott was killed when a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver struck him. Trooper Marriott was struck by the vehicle after exiting from his patrol car for a traffic stop. The vehicle, which hit Trooper Marriott, stopped momentarily after the incident and then left the scene. The vehicle was stopped a few minutes later by the Jefferson City Police Department and the female driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. The driver was later tried and sentenced to ten years in prison on a charge of Manslaughter.
Survivors
Trooper Marriott was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1972 – 1974
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Trooper
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