U.S. Army · United States 
Holger Beck
1995
Holger Beck served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Holger served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant Holger Beck succumbed to injuries received in 1988 when he struck a dog while riding his bicycle to work. The collision caused a fall to the ground, where he struck his head. He then reported to work, where he lost consciousness. He remained in a coma until his death seven years later. Sergeant Beck was already on duty at the time of the accident. Sergeant Beck had served with the New York State Police for 27 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1958 – 1961
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
New York State Police
Sergeant
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