U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Gregory John Conners
1977
Gregory J. Conners served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Gregory served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Sergeant Conners was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver. The suspect tried to leave the scene but citizens in another car blocked his path. He then tried to run but citizens held him down until officers arrived. The 34-year-old subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. On March 5, 1982, he violated his parole and was sentenced to a year in the county jail.
Survivors
Sergeant Conners had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1967 – 1971
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Sergeant
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