Richard J. Solczyk (1944-1967) | University of Illinois Archives
Name: Richard J. Solczyk (1944-1967)
Historical Note: Richard J. Solczyk (12/19/1944-12/27/1967) attended the University of Illinois from 1962 to 1965, after which he joined the United States Army. He achieved the rank of First Lieutenant, and served in Vietnam as a member of the 119th Light Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Solczyk was killed in action on December 27th, 1967, near Lon Binh or Bien Hoa, South Vietnam. He was 8 days past his 23rd birthday.