Let us not forget Private First Class Richard Allen Noelke, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, PFC Noelke served our country until November 6th, 1965 in South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. Richard died from small arms fire/grenade. His body was recovered. Richard was born on February 7th, 1944 in Fontana, California.

PFC Noelke is on panel 03E, line 026 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.