Rank/Rate	Civilian Scientist
Birth Date	April 11, 1924
From	Vinton, Iowa
Decorations
Submarine	NR-1 Deep Submergence Craft
Loss Date	June 21, 1977
Location	On the Reykjanes Ridge in the North Atlantic
Circumstances	Died of a heart attack
Remarks	Dr. Heezen was a well known geologist and oceanographer who had led a team from Columbia University which mapped the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

  Information courtesy of Joe Nolter, Captain, USN (Ret.)

 

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