U.S. Navy · United States 
James Arvil Lamance
2000
James Arvil Lamance served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Corporal Lamance and Reserve Officer Lamance (brothers) were pursuing a suspected drunk driver. Corporal Lamance had observed the suspect traveling at a high rate of speed and attempted to pull him over. During the pursuit, the suspect led the officers to an open field and stopped his vehicle approximately 100 yards from their patrol cruiser. The suspect then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers. Corporal Lamance was shot in the head and killed instantly.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1964 – 1967
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Whitewright Police Department
Corporal
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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