07/03/2015
**05** Found DAT Seawolf Patrick Joseph WALSH, AOC, Gunner (8263), Det unknown, 3/19/1968 to 1/16/1969.
Found him through Ancestry.com. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, and SS Death Index. BIRLS Death file matches his ADBD of 25 Aug 1952, shows he was discharged 24 May 1972. SSN shows 2 Air Medals (Strike/Flight) during his tour. 1969 Squadron History shows 15 Air Medals.
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Of 2,552 confirmed Seawolf names,
323 Navy Seawolves still remain to be found, which includes 25 Plank Owners, and 6 prior Association Members we’ve lost contact with.
Sadly, we have 531 confirmed DAT (Died After Tour), (20.81%).