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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Robert Dorsey Widener
1989
Robert Dorsey Widener served the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. Robert served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Captain Widener was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer that ran a red light at the intersection of Ashley Road and West Boulevard. He was returning to the sheriff's office after re-qualifying at the agency's firing range. Captain Widener had served with the agency for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1948 – 1974
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Captain
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