U.S. Navy · United States

Robert Earl Matkin

1990

Life Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Robert Earl Matkin served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Robert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Sergeant Matkin died when he had a heart attack while assisting other deputies at a family disturbance call involving a firearm.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and five children.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1967 – 1970

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Woodville Police Department

Sergeant

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In Our Keeping

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