U.S. Air Force · United States 
Frank Lema
2013
Frank Lema served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Frank served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Sergeant Frank Lema was struck and killed by a government truck on-board the base at approximately 12:55 pm.
He was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to Rhode Island Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries approximately nine hours after being struck.
Sergeant Lema was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Naval Station Newport Police Department for 21 years and had previously served with the Middletown Police Department for 26 years.
He was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to Rhode Island Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries approximately nine hours after being struck.
Sergeant Lema was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Naval Station Newport Police Department for 21 years and had previously served with the Middletown Police Department for 26 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his five children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1962 – 1966
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Department of Defense - Naval Station Newport Police Department
Detective Sergeant
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