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Edward Molina

1955

Edward Donald Molina.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
PFC Edward Molina was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic on U.S. Highway 171 approximately 2-1/2 miles south of DeRidder, Louisiana.

He and other MPs were supporting Exercise Sage Brush, a largescale exercise at Fort Polk to train military units in atomic attacks. PFC Molina and a second MP were directing military traffic back onto the main highway from side roads. They were both struck by a civilian vehicle that was driving on the highway.

PFC Molina succumbed to his injuries. The other MP suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

PFC Molina was assigned to the 504th Airborne Infantry Regiment.

on this 69th anniversary of your untimely death I want to say, thank you for your service.
Rest in peace PFC Molina.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department
November 13th, 2024
Service Record
Also Served
United States Army Military Police Corps
Private First Class
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