U.S. Navy · United States 
Kenneth Bateman
1981
Kenneth E. Bateman Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Kenneth also served in the U.S. Navy. Kenneth served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Kenneth Batemen was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a local restaurant. He was fatally wounded in the exchange of gunfire with the suspects. His murder case remains unsolved. Patrolman Bateman had served with the Darien Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and parents. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1966 – 1970
U.S. Navy
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Darien Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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