U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Paul B DeWeert
1967
Paul DeWeert served the U.S. Marine Corps. Paul served in the Korean War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant DeWeert was shot and killed while off duty when he attempted to confront a drunk man two blocks from his home. The suspect, who was an ex-convict, turned and shot the unarmed officer. The suspect, 32, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. On September 8, 1981, he was denied parole. Sergeant DeWeert was a WWII veteran and had been with the agency for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1950 – 1951
Conflicts
Korean War
Cold War
Also Served
Las Vegas Police Department
Sergeant
In Our Keeping
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