U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Joseph Choquette
1979
James J. Choquette served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer James Choquette was killed when his unmarked patrol car was struck at an intersection as he responded to the scene of a robbery call. His partner was critically injured. The 28-year-old driver of the other car was treated for minor injuries and released. The intersection had a traffic light that was working properly. Officer Choquette did not have his siren and emergency lights activated. The fault could not be determined. Officer Choquette had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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