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David Franklin Noel

Died June 17, 1972

David Franklin Noel served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. David served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Edged weapon
What Happened

Officer Noel was stabbed to death while working a uniformed security job at a local bar at 316 North Nagle Street. He and another officer had escorted a man outside who was causing a disturbance. One of the man's friends was arguing with the officers when he pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Noel in the chest. The subject t was apprehended and sentenced to 20 years. Officer Nagle was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for five months.

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Service Record
U.S. Army
1963 – 1964
Also Served
Houston Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 26W · Line 14 cut as DAVID FRANKLIN NOEL
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Noel served with the Houston Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Houston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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