World War II Honoree

Richard A. Albrecht

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honored By

Mrs. Jane J. Albrecht

Relationship

Wife

Served in the 44th Division, 324th Infantry, Company I. Awarded the Bronze Star medal for heroic achievement on April 10, 1945. When platoon was halted by heavy enemy fire, crawled 30 yards to the nearest supporting tank, climbed aboard and manned its 50 caliber machine gun, exposing his entire body as a result. Effective fire eliminated two of the enemy's positions and allowed his unit to capture the remainder.