U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Gerald Harris
1974
Gerald N. Harris served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Officer Gerald Harris succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic at Brundage Lane and Oak Street in Bakersfield. The passenger of the suspect vehicle pushed Officer Harris off of the hood before the suspects fled the scene. The subject was apprehended and sentenced to one year in jail. Officer Harris was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
In Our Keeping
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