We Honor and Remember:
PFC Noah Samuel-Siegel
Hometown: Haddon Heights, NJ
Died: November 8, 2021
Age: 19
Unit: Army, 142nd Military Police Company, 94th Police Battalion, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
PFC Noah Aidan Samuel-Siegel, born to parents Yoni and Margaret Samuel-Siegel, was a cherished son and brother to Tyler and Ella. He graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 2020, where he was actively involved in wrestling and participated in both the marching and concert bands.
In May 2020, Noah enlisted in the U.S. Army, driven by a desire to serve his country. After completing advanced training, he was assigned to the 142nd Military Police Company, 94th Police Battalion. Initially stationed at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, he later transferred to Camp Humphreys in October 2021.
Tragically, on November 8, 2021, at the age of 19, Noah was found unresponsive in his barracks at Camp Humphreys and was pronounced dead at the scene. Noah is remembered by his family as a "beautiful, kind, compassionate, generous, thoughtful, and loving goofball" who had a profound love for his family, animals, and the outdoors. His enthusiasm for life was infectious, and he brightened the lives of those he touched every day.
In honor of his service, Noah was posthumously awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Overseas Service Medal. His unit held a remembrance event on February 28, 2022, where he was mourned by his teammates.
To commemorate Noah's legacy, his family held a memorial service on December 4, 2021, at the Haddon Heights Community Center. Noah's passing has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and community. His memory endures as a testament to his kindness, dedication, and the joy he brought into the lives of others.
This biography references information published on Stars and Stripes by David Choi and The Retrospective. You can read the original articles here and here.
“Noah was loving and goofy, with a natural joie de vivre and no history of mental illness,” said Yoni and Margaret Samuel-Siegel, his parents. “When he insisted on joining the Army at 18, after persistent courting from local recruiters, we supported his decision. We saw the determination and excitement he felt about the opportunity to do meaningful things and ‘be all that he can be.’
We were so proud when he told us about his work and his experiences navigating Korea. He had quickly matured into a competent and professional soldier. His friends and fellow soldiers remembered him as a good and generous friend who always looked out for others. By all accounts, both his peers and superiors described Noah as a professional solider.
This was clear to us in the days after his passing. Noah’s Team Leader called us in tears the night we were notified. His Squad Leader insisted on personally accompanying him home, and his Platoon Leader came to our hometown to attend his service. The Soldiers Noah served with at Yongsan also commissioned the plaque pictured below to hang in the Company Area. We could tell that the plaque was designed by Soldiers who really knew Noah and cared about him because it described him as compassionate. The KATUSAs hurriedly signed a flag, many referring to Noah as their best friend, to give him when he was transferred to Camp Humphreys on short notice. These gestures showed us just how much Noah meant to those he served with. Noah made the Army and the world a better place.”
Hometown: Haddon Heights, NJ
Died: November 8, 2021
Age: 19
Unit: Army, 142nd Military Police Company, 94th Police Battalion, Camp Humphreys, South Korea
PFC Noah Aidan Samuel-Siegel, born to parents Yoni and Margaret Samuel-Siegel, was a cherished son and brother to Tyler and Ella. He graduated from Haddon Heights High School in 2020, where he was actively involved in wrestling and participated in both the marching and concert bands.
In May 2020, Noah enlisted in the U.S. Army, driven by a desire to serve his country. After completing advanced training, he was assigned to the 142nd Military Police Company, 94th Police Battalion. Initially stationed at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, he later transferred to Camp Humphreys in October 2021.
Tragically, on November 8, 2021, at the age of 19, Noah was found unresponsive in his barracks at Camp Humphreys and was pronounced dead at the scene. Noah is remembered by his family as a "beautiful, kind, compassionate, generous, thoughtful, and loving goofball" who had a profound love for his family, animals, and the outdoors. His enthusiasm for life was infectious, and he brightened the lives of those he touched every day.
In honor of his service, Noah was posthumously awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Overseas Service Medal. His unit held a remembrance event on February 28, 2022, where he was mourned by his teammates.
To commemorate Noah's legacy, his family held a memorial service on December 4, 2021, at the Haddon Heights Community Center. Noah's passing has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and community. His memory endures as a testament to his kindness, dedication, and the joy he brought into the lives of others.
This biography references information published on Stars and Stripes by David Choi and The Retrospective. You can read the original articles here and here.
“Noah was loving and goofy, with a natural joie de vivre and no history of mental illness,” said Yoni and Margaret Samuel-Siegel, his parents. “When he insisted on joining the Army at 18, after persistent courting from local recruiters, we supported his decision. We saw the determination and excitement he felt about the opportunity to do meaningful things and ‘be all that he can be.’
We were so proud when he told us about his work and his experiences navigating Korea. He had quickly matured into a competent and professional soldier. His friends and fellow soldiers remembered him as a good and generous friend who always looked out for others. By all accounts, both his peers and superiors described Noah as a professional solider.
This was clear to us in the days after his passing. Noah’s Team Leader called us in tears the night we were notified. His Squad Leader insisted on personally accompanying him home, and his Platoon Leader came to our hometown to attend his service. The Soldiers Noah served with at Yongsan also commissioned the plaque pictured below to hang in the Company Area. We could tell that the plaque was designed by Soldiers who really knew Noah and cared about him because it described him as compassionate. The KATUSAs hurriedly signed a flag, many referring to Noah as their best friend, to give him when he was transferred to Camp Humphreys on short notice. These gestures showed us just how much Noah meant to those he served with. Noah made the Army and the world a better place.”
