U.S. Air Force · United States 
Kenton Elijah Britt
1986
Kenton E. Britt served the U.S. Air Force for 1 year. Kenton served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Kenton Britt died of injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle at the scene of a three-car collision on the Grand Central Parkway at the junction with the Van Wyck Expressway. Five other officers were injured. Officer Britt was taken to Booth Memorial Hospital but died two hours later from his injuries. Officer Britt had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to Highway Unit 3.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1973 – 1974
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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