World War II Honoree

William G. Albers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Brainerd, Minnesota

Honored By

Col. Ronald L. Albers, USAF (Ret)

Relationship

Son

SERVED U.S. ARMY 12/8/41 TO 11/28/45. WAS ASSIGNED TO 776TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, 106TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 424TH REGIMENT, I COMPANY IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED ON 1/13/45 NEAR STAVELOT, BELGIUM. CONSIDERED TO BE A 'BLOODY BASTARD OF BASTOGNE' SURVIVOR. EARNED 12 AWARDS. INCLUDING THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART. A TRUE PATRIOT AND AMERICAN HERO.