U.S. Air Force · United States 
Floyd Allen Riley
1991
Floyd Allen Riley served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Floyd served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Captain Floyd Riley and Reserve Sergeant Billy Baruday were killed when their Hughes TH-55 Osage two-seat helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Traskwood in Saline County. They were assisting other deputies in the pursuit of several juvenile burglary suspects who had previously escaped custody.
Survivors
Captain Riley is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and stepson.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1972 – 1976
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Garland County Sheriff's Office
Captain
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