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ENS William Yancey Tighe
United States Navy
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| Date of Birth: |
22 January 1932, born in Asheville, NC |
| Next of Kin: |
William R. and Caroline W. Tighe (parents)
Richard Rollins Tighe (brother)
Caroline Tighe (sister) |
| Commissioned: |
May or June 1954 |
| Circumstances of Death: |
ENS Tighe was accidentally killed by gunfire aboard his ship in
Cuban waters April 15, 1955 at the age of 23.
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| Awards: |
Not known |
| History of Service: |
Unavailable
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If you have additional information or material (anecdotes, photos, etc.)
about this alumnus, please contact Vicki
Stephens.
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