SSG Jerry L. Nowack, 81, U.S. Army, born in California September 20, 1941,
passed away on March 16, 2023. In Vietnam, Nowack served with 1st Battalion,
501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. While on a Search & Clear
mission, his unit came under attack. Amidst the chaos, Nowack saw one of his
men injured and lying in the open. Without hesitation, he braved heavy enemy
machine gun and mortar fire and carried his wounded squadmate to safety. He
earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars, one with "V" device. Rest easy,
Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!