MIT's Brass Rat: A Vietnam War ring mystery

What is known about the ring?
It was returned to the USA with the effects of a Marine killed in combat on March 16, 1968.
This soldier, Stephen Adams, had no connection to the Institute.
The ring is for a graduate student receiving a Master of Science degree.
The ring contains the initials J.T.M.
Research using the alumni database reveals no clear answer as to who owned this ring.
Help us solve the mystery: studentlife.mit...
Video: Melanie Gonick, MIT News

[@rosedaledrellstassior5609]

Has the mystery been solved yet

[@lilybond6485]

Well -- was this mystery ever solved ?

[@MacDaggerson]

He could have stolen it

[@8nayrb]

tunnel rat?

[@김밥천국-c2s]

I like that ring

[@chadnessify1]

Can't you just talk to Langley? I can imagine this ring belonged to an intelligence officer. I don't think many MIT grad's enlist as grunts.

[@susandaniels9733]

No,they would've gotten a deferment.

[@chadnessify1]

Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Died in Vietnam in 1968.. Come on... This was not a soldier. This ring likely belonged to a very patriotic individual who was highly *Intelligent*
I'm amazed Langley hasn't helped you out with this? It must have been one of their own.