U.S. Army · United States 
Fred McLain
1980
Fred McLain served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Fred served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Lieutenant McLain suffered a fatal heart attack when he was assaulted at a shots fired call. He and another deputy had responded to the call and encountered two intoxicated men. One of the suspects pulled a knife on the two officers, who then called for backup. One of the suspects then struck Lieutenant McLain on the head. As the lieutenant pulled out his service revolver he suffered a heart attack and collapsed.
Lieutenant McLain had served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Lieutenant McLain had served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1946 – 1947
1951 – 1951
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Houston County Sheriff's Office
Lieutenant
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