TERRY E. EMERY, LT, USN

From USNA Virtual Memorial Hall
Terry Emery '57

Date of birth: June 15, 1935

Date of death: February 18, 1963

Age: 27

Lucky Bag

From the 1957 Lucky Bag:

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TERRY ELTON EMERY

San Francisco, California

When Terry journeyed east to enter the Naval Academy, he left many good friends in Bagdad-by-the-Bay. However, at The Factory, he soon made new buddies who early noticed his cheerful personality which was well combined with quick wit and his ability to grasp and control the many situations he encountered. In the academic field he always did well and was ready, at all times, to lend a hand to his less brilliant classmates. He was no stranger to the athletic program either. At Navy Terry developed an interest in gymnastics and specialized in the high bar and flying rings. The "Little King" will long remain in the memories of those who knew him.


He was also a member of the 2nd Regiment staff (fall).

1957 Emery LB.jpg

TERRY ELTON EMERY

San Francisco, California

When Terry journeyed east to enter the Naval Academy, he left many good friends in Bagdad-by-the-Bay. However, at The Factory, he soon made new buddies who early noticed his cheerful personality which was well combined with quick wit and his ability to grasp and control the many situations he encountered. In the academic field he always did well and was ready, at all times, to lend a hand to his less brilliant classmates. He was no stranger to the athletic program either. At Navy Terry developed an interest in gymnastics and specialized in the high bar and flying rings. The "Little King" will long remain in the memories of those who knew him.


He was also a member of the 2nd Regiment staff (fall).

Loss

Terry was lost on the night of February 18, 1963 when his F-8C Crusader crashed while on approach to USS Ranger (CV 61) off the coast of Japan. He was a member of Fighter Squadron (VF) 91.

Other Information

From researcher Kathy Franz: "His parents were Frank, a manager of retail grocery and oil station, and Mildred (Twidwell). His sister was Frances. He married Ramona G. Shigley on June 23, 1962."

Terry has a memory marker in California.

Photographs

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Class of 1957

Terry is one of 38 members of the Class of 1957 on Virtual Memorial Hall.

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