Harry Schanz
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.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Special Agent
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