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March 19th, 2007
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| Chief Engineer  |  Post; A true American HeroBilly Walkabout, 57, highly decorated Native American veteran By Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press | March 16, 2007 HARTFORD -- Billy Walkabout, a native Cherokee whose actions in Vietnam made him one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, died March 7 at a hospital in Norwich, his stepdaughter said. He was 57. Mr. Walkabout received the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, five Silver Stars, and five Bronze Stars. He was believed to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War, according to Department of Defense reports. more here: http://www.boston.com/news/globe/obi...rican_veteran/ This man was truly amazing.The "Audi Murphy" of the VietNam War.
__________________ "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." - Norman Schwarskopf, Commander of Desert Storm Operations  |
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March 19th, 2007
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| Can you hear me now?  | Interesting guy. Is there any books about him? RIP, Billy Walkabout
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