U.S. Army · United States 
Reuben Drew Milam
1976
Reuben D. Milam served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Reuben served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Patrolman Milam suffered a fatal heart attack while arresting a suspect. He and his partner had responded to a disturbance call at a local housing complex and struggled with a suspect whom they were arresting. After detaining the suspect Patrolman Milam sat in his cruiser and fell slumped against the steering wheel.
Survivors
Patrolman Milam had been with the agency for 23 years and is survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1943 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
Alexander City Police Department
Patrolman
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