United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, October 29, 1972
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Fire
Date of Incident: October 29, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
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. He was survived by his wife and four daughters.