Lucky Bag Yearbook

From the 1957 Lucky Bag:

EDWARD PATRICK DOYLE

Pat came to the Academy after a year at Bullis Prep. He played three years of 150 pound football, all of which were highlighted by his struggle to lose twenty-five pounds. At the beginning of each season he always managed to “make the weight.” This gives some small idea of his will power. Pat could do just about anything when he put his mind to it. During the offseason, he relaxed and took things easy. “Going out with the boys” was his favorite pastime except when a certain femme put her foot down. His likable personality and rather remarkable sense of wit made him a welcome addition to the ranks of ‘57.

Loss

Pat was lost when his A-1E Skyraider collided¹ with another during a training flight out of Hurlburt Field, Florida, on June 24, 1965. The other crewman in his aircraft was lost, as well as the two crew of the other A-1E. He was a member of the 603d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron; the squadron was inactivated the following day.

Other Information

From the August-September 1965 issue of Shipmate:

We are sad to have to report the death of another of our classmates, Capt. Edward Patrick Doyle, USA. “Patty” was killed in a mid-air collision while acting as an instructor pilot at Hurlburt Field in Florida. He was training students who were on their way to Viet Nam. Patty himself had already been on a tour in Viet Nam and had also acted as an instructor in Thailand for a short period. Those of us who knew Patty will never forget him and our heartfelt sympathies are most sincerely sent to his wife, Babs, and the rest of his family. We will truly miss him.

From researcher Kathy Franz:

Edward served in Vietnam and was training to return there.

His wife was the former Barbara Leeds Miller. Their children were Kenneth, Sheila, Patricia, James, and Charles.

His father Edward was a ticket manager for the Philadelphia Eagles Football Club. His mother was Adelaide, and his sister was Maureen.

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