Vietnam War
| Unit | Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Entered Service From | El Paso Texas |
| Date of Death | April 29 1975 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
First Lieutenant Shea was a member of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing. On April 29, 1975, he was flying in a Boeing Sea Knight Cargo Helicopter (CH-46D) on an evacuation mission. When trying to land on the deck if the USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) he received a normal wave off, but was unable to make a second try and crashed alongside the carrier. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.