Private First Class Robert J. McKenna, United States Army Military Police Corps, U.S. Government

Private First Class Robert J. McKenna

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

End of Watch Tuesday, February 22, 1966

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Robert J. McKenna

PFC Robert McKenna was shot and killed while attempting to stop two men from leaving Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Unbeknownst to PFC McKenna, the two suspects had robbed a local bar and fired shots earlier in the night. The two men entered the installation to buy ice and when they attempted to exit through the gate PFC McKenna noticed handguns inside the vehicle. One of the suspects exited the vehicle and shot him in the face. One of the suspects was sentenced to life and the other was sentenced to 25 years.

The gate where PFC McKenna was murdered was later renamed the McKenna Gate.

PFC McKenna served with the U.S. Army for one year and was assigned to the 140th MP Company at Fort Gordon, Georgia. He was survived by his parents and 16 brothers and sisters.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Georgia
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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I remember when this happen. I was coming back to post from down town . I was working the town detail, and going back post. I was about 4 miles from gate one when he was killed. If recall it officer Ray Toten, Austgust pd. stop this man on Green St.

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November 10, 2025