U.S. Army · United States 
Harry Edward Kier
1980
Harry Edward Kier served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Harry served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrol Officer Harry Kier was killed in an accident crash while responding to a fire. He had been dispatched on the emergency call to a burning gas station when his vehicle struck a patch of ice on the Glenn Highway. His cruiser slid sideways, left the roadway, and struck a light pole before bursting into flames. Several citizens attempted to rescue him from the vehicle but were prevented due to the fire. Officer Kier had served with the Anchorage Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and one child.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1972 – 1976
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Anchorage Police Department
Patrol Officer
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