Private First Class Milton H. Rehe, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Private First Class Milton H. Rehe

United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, October 19, 1943

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Milton H. Rehe

PFC Milton Rehe was shot and killed by a U.S. Navy lieutenant whom he had arrested for violating a blackout curfew in Honolulu, Hawaii.

He had taken the prisoner to the Honolulu police station for processing when the man suddenly attacked him and shot him in the back of the head. The man fled the police station on foot. He wounded a second Army MP before being shot and wounded himself. He was taken into custody after being wounded.

PFC Rehe was a US Army veteran of WWII. He was survived by his parents, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Hawaii
Weapon Handgun
Offender Arrested

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On this the 82nd anniversary of your death, your memory and your sacrifice is remembered and honored. Your legacy of service continues to inspire.

My cherished son Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater was killed in the line of duty on April 24, 2005.

Time never diminishes respect.
Rest in Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

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