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U.S. Army · United States 
Michael Lynn Cheney
1980
Michael Lynn Cheney served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Michael served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Deputy Cheney and Deputy Raymond Williams were killed when their patrol pickup was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Highway 82 near Elgin, Oregon. The drunk driver was also killed in the collision. The deputies were returning from a search and rescue mission when the incident occurred. Deputy Cheney had only served with the department for 14 days and had previously served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his two daughters, parents, and siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1960 – 1964
1967 – 1974
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Union County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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