THE WALL OF FACES

David Deitch
Private First Class
B CO, 4TH BN, 9TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
New York, New York
October 24, 1948 to June 19, 1969
DAVID DEITCH is on the Wall at Panel W22, Line 87
See the full profile or name rubbing for David Deitch

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory
and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed...
We feel lucky to have seen it.

David is buried at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ.

Pfc. U.S. Army, {US52770334}, Vietnam War. Pfc. Deitch was killed in action by small arms fire on 6-19-1969 while serving as a Light Weapons Infantryman with Co. B of the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Pfc. Deitch started his tour of Vietnam on 1-8-1969.

Pfc. Deitch is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Deitch of 2703 East 63rd Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Awards: Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with One Service Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal.

David, you were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor David.

This message is meant for anyone (family, friend or acquaintance) who might have known this individual. As a community service project for the American Legion Auxiliary, I am looking for a photo of this service member so that they may be fully recognized and honored on the Wall of Faces. If you have access to any type of photo (military, graduation, casual or group), please contact me at [email protected]
Your help is greatly appreciated!

Dear PFC David Deitch,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces needs yours. Thank you for your service as an Infantryman. It has been too long, and it's important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.