Riley Gene Lintz

Korean War
RankAviation Ordnanceman Third Class U.S. Navy
Date of DeathOctober 16 1953
National Defense Service Medal
Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Lintz was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Lintz was a crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEYTE (CV-32) being refitted at the Boston Navy Yard. He was killed by an explosion and fire in the port catapult machinery room aboard ship on October 16, 1953.