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Old 10-15-2014, 10:45   #1
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William L. Albracht 3 Silver Stars

http://projects.militarytimes.com/ci...pientid=100009

Did a search and didn't find anything. Pretty BAMF.
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Old 10-15-2014, 18:58   #2
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Bill's the man!! I am currently reading a draft of his book manuscript to write a review for him. You guys are going to love the book. A lot of history I did not know.

He's local guy turned hero in the quad cities. Retired there after a career in the secret service after he left group. Has some funny as all-hell stories.

He's a member of the list. I'll point him over here when next I see him. He's the real deal. Jim
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Old 11-06-2014, 19:07   #3
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A salute to CPT Albrecht!
Absolutely will be watching for that book.
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Old 11-06-2014, 19:56   #4
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The story of the Escape from Firebase Kate.

http://vvaveteran.org/33-2/33-2_lzkate.html

http://www.bravecannons.org/stories/battle_lz_kate.html

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Old 02-24-2015, 14:49   #5
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http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=58422
Abandoned in Hell; an interview with Bill Albracht, Nice video.
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Old 05-11-2015, 14:00   #6
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Transcript of Tapes provided by Al Dykes (navigator of Spooky 41 Victor) to CPT William L. Albracht:
1. Dates of tapes are 31 Oct 69, 1 Nov 69 and 2 Nov 69 (30 Nov 69 transcript not included in this transcription).
2. Location FSB Kate(YU581548), Republic of Vietnam.


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Old 05-11-2015, 15:20   #7
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Thanks for these reads. "Escape from Firebase Kate" WOW is all I can say.


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Old 05-15-2015, 13:26   #8
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Great book! Just finished it. Definitely deserving of MOH.
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Old 05-15-2015, 15:39   #9
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Yes, Richard. Thank you for these reads. MtnGoat said: "WOW!" All I can say is that I agree with him!
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Old 11-24-2016, 16:14   #10
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I have just noticed this thread and I have never posted beyond my introduction on these forums. However, this is a thread that gives me cause to break my silence. I have spent most of my life in Rock Island. I am a firefighter and paramedic for Rock Island Fire Department currently.

I have had the honor of meeting Captain Albrecht and voted for him to take Mike Jacobs seat as Senator. I can tell you that no words can describe how strong and admirable this mans presence is. A true leader and quiet professional. My father who has known him far longer than I, informed me of his heroism and service in Vietnam after meeting him. I was only more astounded by the fact that until KWQC had covered his story that almost no one had heard of him other than a name on a political sign in the lawns of our community.

Even now, no matter how life deals its cards out I remember this story of Firebase Kate. It humbles me immensely, gives clarity to the chaos and evokes a fierce and determined sense of leadership. Let us hope to never be tested in such a way, but God grant us the ability to act as he did.
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