U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael David Bancroft
2005
Michael Bancroft served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Michael served in the Cold War and Gulf War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Michael Bancroft was killed in an automobile accident on Texas Route 6, in Falls County, while returning to Bremond after serving several warrants in Waco.
During the drive, Deputy Bancroft's vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic and was struck head-on by a tractor trailer. Both vehicles were then struck by a second tractor trailer. Deputy Bancroft was killed as a result of the second impact.
Deputy Bancroft was assigned to the Agriplex Drug Task Force and was serving warrants as a result of the task force's investigations.
He is survived by his wife, three children, father, two brothers, and two sisters.
During the drive, Deputy Bancroft's vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic and was struck head-on by a tractor trailer. Both vehicles were then struck by a second tractor trailer. Deputy Bancroft was killed as a result of the second impact.
Deputy Bancroft was assigned to the Agriplex Drug Task Force and was serving warrants as a result of the task force's investigations.
He is survived by his wife, three children, father, two brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, father, two brothers, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1987 – 1992
Conflicts
Cold War
Gulf War
Also Served
Robertson County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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