Rodney Lee Fitz

Rank/Rate:    Fireman

Birth Date:    May 24, 1962

From:    Hixson, Tennessee

Decorations:     

Submarine:    USS Grayback (SS-574)

Loss Date:    January 16, 1982

Location:    Off the coast of the Republic of the Philippines

Circumstances:    Diving chamber accident

Remarks:     Information courtesy of Craig Miller, friend.

NavSource, Submarine Photo Archive for the USS GRAYBACK (SS-574)

No additional men were lost aboard the USS Grayback (SS-574)

Find a Grave Memorial: Rodney Lee Fitz, Chatanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Return to Lost Tennessean Roster

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Tennessee Submarine Memorial Association

Perpetuating the memories of submariners who didn’t come home

Help Build A Memorial to Tennesseans Lost in Submarine Duty in Defense of the Nation

Here’s our nonprofit (501(c)3) designation letter [link] Here’s our State of Tennessee registration to solicit charitable donations [link]

The Tennessee Submarine Memorial Association is a tax exempt charitable organization and donations are subject to treatment in accordance with IRS 501c3 considerations.

The Tennessee Submarine Memorial Association is approved by the Tennessee Secretary of State to solicit charitable contributions for the purposes of our mission.

Tennessee Submarine Memorial Association
309 Church Street, #107
Nashville, TN 37201

Chairman: Mike Anderson
President: Patrick Ryan
Treasurer: Larry Smith
Secretary: Mike Gorham
Board Member: Vinny McCrum

Email: TennSub@gmail.com