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First Name: Riley

Last Name: Lintz

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

Rating: Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class

Home of Record: Big Springs, NE
Middle Name: Gene



Date of Birth: 03 April 1931

Date of Death: 16 October 1953

Rank or Rate: Petty Officer Third Class

Years Served:
Riley Gene Lintz

    
Engagements:
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)
Biography:

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 16 October 1953.

Lintz was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Honoree ID: 218014   Created by: MHOH

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