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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert Gates
1975
Robert W. Gates Sr. served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Chief of Police Robert Gates suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a prowler call at a residence.
He had been on duty at the township fire department for the annual fair when he was notified of a prowler at a home across the street. He collapsed as he searched the house.
Chief Gates was a United States marine Corps WWII and Korean War veteran. He had served with the East Pikeland Township Police Department for 16 years.
He had been on duty at the township fire department for the annual fair when he was notified of a prowler at a home across the street. He collapsed as he searched the house.
Chief Gates was a United States marine Corps WWII and Korean War veteran. He had served with the East Pikeland Township Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
East Pikeland Township Police Department
Chief of Police
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