United States of America
U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Paul Erik Perlt
1963 – 1990
Paul Erik Perlt served the U.S. Coast Guard for 5 years. Paul served during the years of the Cold War and Gulf War. Paul was 27 years old.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Lieutenant Paul Perlt, Petty Officer Matthew Baker, Lieutenant Duane Stenbak, and Lieutenant Craig Lerner were killed in an airplane accident while conducting a drug surveillance operation in the Caribbean.
The Grumman E2C Hawkeye experienced a wing fire and crashed as the pilot attempted to land at U.S. Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.
Lieutenant Perlt had served with the United States Coast Guard for five years.
The Grumman E2C Hawkeye experienced a wing fire and crashed as the pilot attempted to land at U.S. Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.
Lieutenant Perlt had served with the United States Coast Guard for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Keepsakes
Also Served
United States Coast Guard
Lieutenant
1990
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