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Ryan, Terrence Patrick, LT.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Summit
Last Address Summit
Casualty Date Jan 11, 1970
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Air Loss, Crash - Sea
Location Vietnam, South (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Saint Ann's Cemetery - Cormac, Ontario, Canada
Terrence was in the Naval ROTC at the University of Notre Dame. He earned a letter while on the Varsity Swimming Team at Notre Dame. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1965 and a Bachelor of Science in Aero-Engineering in 1966.
Ryan received his US Naval Commission in June 1966, where he attained the rank of Lieutenant (LT). He flew F-4 Phantom Jets.
Ryan was killed in action on January 11, 1970, when the catapult failed during carrier launch.
Sources: Michael Conerty (friend), Bob Schmitt (friend) and NJVVMF.