U.S. Army · United States 
Gary Allen Thompson
1986
Gary Allen Thompson served the U.S. Army for 17 years. Gary served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief of Police Gary Thompson was killed in an automobile crash while on duty. He was driving on South Caroline 14 about 2-1/2 miles south of Gray Court when another vehicle attempted to turn left in front of his patrol car. Chief Thompson and his grandson, who was riding in the car, were both killed in the collision. Chief Thompson had served as the police chief for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1956 – 1973
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Gray Court Police Department
Chief of Police
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