Vietnam War
| Unit | 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Linthicum Heights Maryland |
| Date of Death | October 8 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain Shay was a member of the 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. On October 8, 1970, he was the weapons systems officer of a McDonnell Phantom II Reconnaissance Fighter (RF-4C) on a mission in southern Laos. when his aircraft was shot down by hostile fire. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.