U.S. Navy · United States 
Duane A. Badder
1979
Duane A. Badder served the U.S. Navy for 8 years. Duane served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sheriff Duane Badder was shot and killed after responding to a call involving a man who had shot at his neighbor's home. The suspect was well known to law enforcement and Sheriff Badder attempted to talk the man into dropping his gun. The suspect opened fire on Sheriff Badder, striking him. A deputy who had also responded to the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Sheriff Badder had served with the agency for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1952 – 1960
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Presque Isle County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff
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