   Lieutenant Junior Grade James Patrick Shea was born August 18, 1940 in Burlingame, California. Lieutenant Shea attended and was gratuated from San Jose State University. Jim Shea entered the United States Navy in September 1962 and was commissioned an Ensign in December 1962. Jim enjoyed music performed by the New Christy Minstrels. While in flight training Jim Shea was a member of the Naval Air Station Pensacola Goshawks football team, captained by Roger Staubuck. On Tuesday, April 20, 1965, Lieutenant Shea was flying a Douglas A-1H Skyraider, NP-51, BuNo. 139818, from United States Ship Hancock (CVA-19) carrier on Yankee Station. Lieutenant Shea was killed while attacking a target near Haiphong, North Vietnam. His body was not recovered. |