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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Herbert William Grimes
1986
Herbert W. Grimes served the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 year. Herbert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Herbert Grimes succumbed to injuries sustained on November 20th, 1986, when his unmarked vehicle was struck by a tow truck at the intersection of U.S. 41 and 26th Avenue. He was transported to Manatee Memorial Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries on November 24th, 1986. Detective Grimes had served with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office for 5-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young sons.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1967
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Detective
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