U.S. Navy · United States 
Lester Cole
1969
Lester H. Cole served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Reserve Officer Lester Cole was laying flares at an accident scene when he was struck and killed by the driver of an automobile. The driver reported he never saw the officer. Officer Cole was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Merchant Marines.
Survivors
He had served as a reserve officer with the Palo Alto Police Department for 14 years and was survived by his wife and children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Palo Alto Police Department
Reserve Officer
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