Rafael Melendez was born on December 22, 1947. His home of record is Hammonton, NJ. Melendez was a graduate of Hammonton High School in 1967.
He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC).
Melendez was killed in action on February 6, 1969. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre in Hammonton, NJ. He was survived by his wife, Maria, mother Mary, four brothers and two sisters.
Source: NJVVMF.
12/17/2024