U.S. Air Force · United States 
Gary Gene Powless
1980
Gary G. Powless served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Gary served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper Powless was killed when his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer. He had just picked up the new cruiser and was heading home. A tractor trailer heading the opposite direction blew out a tire, crossed the median, and struck the patrol car. Trooper Powless succumbed to his injuries while emergency crews attempted to extricate him from the wreckage. Trooper Powless had served with the Wisconsin State Patrol for 1 year and was assigned to District 5.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1968 – 1972
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Wisconsin State Patrol
Trooper
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