U.S. Air Force · United States 
James Curtiss Gaul
1979
James C. Gaul served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer James Gaul was shot and wounded in a shootout with a deranged man as he and another officer approached the front door of the house to answer a call reporting a man with a gun. Officer Gaul died five days later from his wounds. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers. Officer Gaul had been with the Fort Worth Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, and three children from a previous marriage.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1961 – 1965
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Fort Worth Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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