Vietnam War
| Unit | 40th Air Rescue and Recovery Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Woodland California |
| Date of Death | January 28 1970 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Staff Sergeant Shinn was a member of 40th Air Rescue and Recovery Squadron. On January 28, 1970, he was a crew member of a Sikorsky Sea Stallion Search and Rescue Helicopter (HH-53B) trying to rescue two downed airmen about 20 miles northeast of Mu Gia Pass, Laos. The helicopter was hit by a MiG and exploded. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.