Let us not forget Specialist Five Richard Connolly, casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SP5 Connolly served our country until January 31st, 1968 in Gia Dinh, 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 December 16th, 1946 in Nabnasset, Massachusetts.

SP5 Connolly is on panel 36E, line 003 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 2 years.