U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Melvin Dyer
2008
Melvin Eugene Dyer served the U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years. Melvin also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Struck by vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer Melvin Dyer succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle at the Marshfield Fair. The incident occurred while he was directing traffic at the intersection of Main and South River Streets when a car failed to stop.
He was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Dyer served was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served as a part-time police officer for the Duxbury Police Department and had previously served with the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department.
Officer Dyer, it has been 16 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 25th, 2024
He was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Dyer served was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served as a part-time police officer for the Duxbury Police Department and had previously served with the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department.
Officer Dyer, it has been 16 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
August 25th, 2024
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1957 – 1973
U.S. Marine Corps
1973 – 1977
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Duxbury Police Department
Police Officer
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