U.S. Navy · United States 
Paul Gillen
1974
Paul John Gillen served the U.S. Navy for 1 years. Paul also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Commander Paul Gillen was killed in a police helicopter crash during a training exercise. He was the highest ranking member of his agency to be killed in the line of duty.
Commander Gillen was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 25 years.
Commander Gillen was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 25 years.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1943 – 1944
1944 – 1945
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Commander
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