Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Private First Class Jerry Eugene Tew

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

End of Watch Friday, October 29, 1971

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Jerry Eugene Tew

Private First Class Jerry Tew was shot and killed by another soldier who entered a restricted area at Cam Ranh Bay, Republic of South Vietnam.

When PFC Tew attempted to apprehend the soldier, the soldier pulled a gun and shot PFC Tew in the neck. Responding military police arrested the soldier at the scene.

The suspect was found guilty of unpremeditated murder and was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge and 50 years in prison.

PFC Tew served with the United States Army for eight months and served as a military policeman for six months. He had been deployed to Vietnam for only three months. He was survived by his parents, three sisters, and a brother.

Bio

Age 20
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Overseas
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 50 years

arrest attempt, foot pursuit

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Jerry,
On today, the 54th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served as a U.S. Army Military Policeman in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 29, 2025