U.S. Army · United States 
Michael David Avila
1981
Michael D. Avila served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Michael served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Michael Avila was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a bar to investigate reports of two men with guns. As they were trying to disarm one of the suspects, Patrolman Avila was shot by the second suspect. Patrolman Avila's partner, who was also shot and wounded, returned fire killing the shooter. Patrolman Avila had served with the Parlier Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1965 – 1968
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Parlier Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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