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Headstone of Harry J. Schanz
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Harry J. Schanz

Died October 29, 1972

Harry J. Schanz.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Special Agent Harry Schanz was killed in a fire aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-60) while conducting an investigation. The USS Saratoga was at anchor in Singapore harbor when a fire broke out aboard the ship. Agent Schanz and two sailors died as the result of smoke inhalation. Agent Schanz had served with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service for nine years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four daughters.
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Service Record
Also Served
United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Special Agent
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 23W · Line 10 cut as HARRY J SCHANZ
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Special Agent Schanz gave the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service 9 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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