Chief Marshal James R. Kautz, Long Beach Police Department, Indiana

Chief Marshal James R. Kautz

Long Beach Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1997

Add to My Heroes

James R. Kautz

Chief Marshal James Kautz died from injuries he suffered one month earlier after being struck by a vehicle at the scene of an accident.

Chief Marshal Kautz was assisting the Michigan City Police on U.S. 12 near State Road 212 when he was struck at approximately 5:45 pm.

Chief Marshal Kautz was a United States Vietnam War veteran, awarded the Bronze Star three times, and served with the Long Beach Police Department for 22 years.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, November 4, 1997

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 18 Reflections

Chief Marshal Kautz,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 4, 2022