Richard Angelica was born on October 9, 1915 in Cook County, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in the 745th Tank Battalion. He died on November 18, 1944 and is now buried in Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Hombourg, Belgium.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Richard Angelica (36608495), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 745th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in Germany, on 18 November 1944. Private Angelica's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army. Headquarters, 1st Inf Div, General Orders No. 42 (February 17, 1945)Home Town: Little Falls, Minnesota