U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
John Walter
1972
John Henry Walter served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff John Walter was killed in an automobile accident en route to Richmond, Virginia, with another deputy. The other deputy attempted to pass a vehicle on Route 17, near Berea in Stafford County, and struck another vehicle head-on. Deputy Walter was killed instantly. The deputy's vision was obstructed at the time because of heavy rain. Deputy Walter was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who served with the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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