PFC William I Allsbrook Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Tarboro, NC.
Private First Class William I Allsbrook Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Allsbrook served our country until October 2nd, 1970 in Bing Thuy, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. William was born on July 12th, 1949 in Tarboro, North Carolina. PFC Allsbrook is on panel 07W, line 105 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots' Association database, which is derived from Army Safety Center records, UH-1D hull number 64-13526 was one of three aircraft on a troop drop-off mission. The first two aircraft in the flight departed base at about 1210 and proceeded toward Fire Base Lynch in Phuoc Tuy Province; 64-13526 was delayed by 2 to 3 minutes and the pilot intended to take up a distant trail position. Instead, as the aircraft cleared the barriers it lost power. The pilot started a shallow left-hand turn to return to the PZ but struck a 110-foot-high tree at about 75 feet above ground. The Huey fell at a 60-degree angle, impacting in a right-hand descent some 75 feet from the tree. Although the fuselage did not break up, there was a fire. Seven of the nine men aboard died in the crash: One of the passengers was PFC William I. Allsbrook, Tarboro, NC, Bravo 3/22nd Infantry.
Sweet Will, that's what the girls called him. I was a year behind Will at Tarboro high. We played JV & varsity football and basketball together. I played tackle, Will played end on offense. When I played defensive end, Will was along side me as cornerback-he was fast. In B-ball, we fought for the center position. Will was always smiling and positive. It was a comforting feeling knowing that when Will was cornerback, he would cover me if I screwed up and let a man get wide. I miss the Will. He was one of those rare people that was fun, competitive, yet sincerely cared for his fellow man. He taught me in retrospect, sensitivity. The world lost a good friend when that copter crashed. Richard Regan, Tarboro High school friend, 314 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
He served with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.
William was the son of Mr & Mrs William I. Allsbrook Sr. of Rt 2 Tarboro
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Private First Class William I Allsbrook Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Allsbrook served our country until October 2nd, 1970 in Bing Thuy, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. William was born on July 12th, 1949 in Tarboro, North Carolina. PFC Allsbrook is on panel 07W, line 105 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots' Association database, which is derived from Army Safety Center records, UH-1D hull number 64-13526 was one of three aircraft on a troop drop-off mission. The first two aircraft in the flight departed base at about 1210 and proceeded toward Fire Base Lynch in Phuoc Tuy Province; 64-13526 was delayed by 2 to 3 minutes and the pilot intended to take up a distant trail position. Instead, as the aircraft cleared the barriers it lost power. The pilot started a shallow left-hand turn to return to the PZ but struck a 110-foot-high tree at about 75 feet above ground. The Huey fell at a 60-degree angle, impacting in a right-hand descent some 75 feet from the tree. Although the fuselage did not break up, there was a fire. Seven of the nine men aboard died in the crash: One of the passengers was PFC William I. Allsbrook, Tarboro, NC, Bravo 3/22nd Infantry.
Sweet Will, that's what the girls called him. I was a year behind Will at Tarboro high. We played JV & varsity football and basketball together. I played tackle, Will played end on offense. When I played defensive end, Will was along side me as cornerback-he was fast. In B-ball, we fought for the center position. Will was always smiling and positive. It was a comforting feeling knowing that when Will was cornerback, he would cover me if I screwed up and let a man get wide. I miss the Will. He was one of those rare people that was fun, competitive, yet sincerely cared for his fellow man. He taught me in retrospect, sensitivity. The world lost a good friend when that copter crashed. Richard Regan, Tarboro High school friend, 314 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
He served with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.
William was the son of Mr & Mrs William I. Allsbrook Sr. of Rt 2 Tarboro
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
PFC William I Allsbrook Jr, Vietnam Veteran, Native of Tarboro, NC.
Private First Class William I Allsbrook Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Allsbrook served our country until October 2nd, 1970 in Bing Thuy, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. William was born on July 12th, 1949 in Tarboro, North Carolina. PFC Allsbrook is on panel 07W, line 105 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots' Association database, which is derived from Army Safety Center records, UH-1D hull number 64-13526 was one of three aircraft on a troop drop-off mission. The first two aircraft in the flight departed base at about 1210 and proceeded toward Fire Base Lynch in Phuoc Tuy Province; 64-13526 was delayed by 2 to 3 minutes and the pilot intended to take up a distant trail position. Instead, as the aircraft cleared the barriers it lost power. The pilot started a shallow left-hand turn to return to the PZ but struck a 110-foot-high tree at about 75 feet above ground. The Huey fell at a 60-degree angle, impacting in a right-hand descent some 75 feet from the tree. Although the fuselage did not break up, there was a fire. Seven of the nine men aboard died in the crash: One of the passengers was PFC William I. Allsbrook, Tarboro, NC, Bravo 3/22nd Infantry.
Sweet Will, that's what the girls called him. I was a year behind Will at Tarboro high. We played JV & varsity football and basketball together. I played tackle, Will played end on offense. When I played defensive end, Will was along side me as cornerback-he was fast. In B-ball, we fought for the center position. Will was always smiling and positive. It was a comforting feeling knowing that when Will was cornerback, he would cover me if I screwed up and let a man get wide. I miss the Will. He was one of those rare people that was fun, competitive, yet sincerely cared for his fellow man. He taught me in retrospect, sensitivity. The world lost a good friend when that copter crashed. Richard Regan, Tarboro High school friend, 314 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
He served with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.
William was the son of Mr & Mrs William I. Allsbrook Sr. of Rt 2 Tarboro
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Private First Class William I Allsbrook Jr was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Allsbrook served our country until October 2nd, 1970 in Bing Thuy, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. It was reported that William died when his helicopter crashed. His body was recovered. William was born on July 12th, 1949 in Tarboro, North Carolina. PFC Allsbrook is on panel 07W, line 105 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.
According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots' Association database, which is derived from Army Safety Center records, UH-1D hull number 64-13526 was one of three aircraft on a troop drop-off mission. The first two aircraft in the flight departed base at about 1210 and proceeded toward Fire Base Lynch in Phuoc Tuy Province; 64-13526 was delayed by 2 to 3 minutes and the pilot intended to take up a distant trail position. Instead, as the aircraft cleared the barriers it lost power. The pilot started a shallow left-hand turn to return to the PZ but struck a 110-foot-high tree at about 75 feet above ground. The Huey fell at a 60-degree angle, impacting in a right-hand descent some 75 feet from the tree. Although the fuselage did not break up, there was a fire. Seven of the nine men aboard died in the crash: One of the passengers was PFC William I. Allsbrook, Tarboro, NC, Bravo 3/22nd Infantry.
Sweet Will, that's what the girls called him. I was a year behind Will at Tarboro high. We played JV & varsity football and basketball together. I played tackle, Will played end on offense. When I played defensive end, Will was along side me as cornerback-he was fast. In B-ball, we fought for the center position. Will was always smiling and positive. It was a comforting feeling knowing that when Will was cornerback, he would cover me if I screwed up and let a man get wide. I miss the Will. He was one of those rare people that was fun, competitive, yet sincerely cared for his fellow man. He taught me in retrospect, sensitivity. The world lost a good friend when that copter crashed. Richard Regan, Tarboro High school friend, 314 West Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
He served with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, "Tropic Lightning", USARV.
William was the son of Mr & Mrs William I. Allsbrook Sr. of Rt 2 Tarboro
He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
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