Black Knights Book

Submitted by
Name: John Robertson
From: Galesburg, IL
E-mail: jwr@simpsonlawoffice.biz

Comments:
William Bradberry was the 3/5 Cav squadron commander for most of my year in Vietnam. He was a tireless and effective leader. More importantly, he was always putting the needs and welfare of his troops first. There were few days when he was not seen in the field inquiring about the quality of the food, the status of supply, or the morale of the men. His good humor and and concern were felt up and down the chain of command. In every sense, Bill Bradberry was an officer and a gentleman and I'm proud to have served with him.
John Robertson, C Trp (36 &5)

Added: February 28, 2013

Submitted by
Name: craig yockey
From: fresno ca.
E-mail: papayockey@att.net

Comments:
bill meade you my have fueled my track c-35. thanks and are you going to reunion in colo ? the upshur sure wasn't a cruise ship .

Added: February 27, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Bill Meade
From: Harvard, Illinois
E-mail: deebow1@charter.net

Comments:
I was assigned to HHQ Troop, but was always assigned to either B or C Troop with Hq'S 104 5-Ton Gasoline Truck, maybe some of you remember me pumping by hand on top of the tanks to Fuel the PC's, before the motorized pumps were installed ??
I had the Pleasure of Sailing The High Seas on The USNS UPSHUR To Get To Vietnam With Many of You.

Added: February 26, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Bill Gibbs
From: 26 - C Troop 1970
E-mail: billy_g_elk@yahoo.com

Comments:
I just read about Col Bradberry. He was Sqd Commander when this young 2nd Lt came into country. I would just like to say there are a few individuals in your life who make you feel confident that they will be there for you and cover your back should you ever need help. He and a certain * * * Troop Capt whom I shall call the "Hulk" were those two people in my service life. Myself and 2nd Plt were better off for having these officers guide us. Thank you Col Bradberry and thank you Capt Bachman. You both gave us strength. Bill Gibbs 26 C Troop Jan - Aug 1970,

Added: February 25, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook

Comments:
Brothers living in the Washington DC area!!
Col. William Bradberry, a former Commander of the Black Knights will be buried at Arlington Cemetery at 1500 hrs on 14 March. Our brother Howie Bachman has extended an offer for you to attend his Interment. If it's at all possible please try to attend, Bill Bradberry was part of our family of Black Knights.
Howie: I am sure we will meet at the Visitor Center and I plan to walk behind the Caisson to the grave site. He is entitled to a Caisson, Honor Guard and Bugler.
Mike, will you see if any brothers in the area want to join me.

Added: February 25, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook

Comments:
Fiddlers Green
We have lost another Brother

Gordon Hadley died on 21 December 2012.
This is all of the information I have right now.

Boots and Saddles
Brother

Added: February 21, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Russ Knepp
From: Pittsburgh PA
E-mail: kknepp1@verizon.net

Comments:
Lt.Jones-you have to come to reunion! We would love to see you. You are held in very high regard by all from 1st Plt. As for Randy,Hawkeye.Led,lets go to Colo!!!!!!!!

Added: February 20, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Donald Chmiel
From: Warren;Mich.
E-mail: TIGERZFAN@WIDEOPENWEST.COM

Comments:
THANKS ALOT FOR THE INFO ON OUR APO #96370 I ALSO THINK THAT IS RIGHT.THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP,I KNEW I COULD COUNT ON THE CAV.I WAS WITH A TROOP 1ST PLATOON ON TRACK 12,HOPE TO TALK TO ANY OF MY BROTHERS ANYTIME 1968 NOV TO 1969 NOV.CAV FOREVER.

Added: February 19, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Roy James Taylor
From: Columbia,MO
E-mail: taylorroy90@yahoo.com

Comments:
Served with the Black Knights HHT March2,1969 to March 5th,1970.

Added: February 19, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike Cook
From: Louisville KY

Comments:
Another Brother has passed on to Fiddlers Green
Col.Bradberry,3/5 CAV. HHT Vietnam

In Memory of

William N Bradberry Jr

November 20, 1931 - January 24, 2013

Obituary

William N. Bradberry Jr, 81, of Atlanta, GA passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. A native of Bishop, GA, Mr. Bradberry was the son of Gladys Hayes Bradberry of High Shoals and the late William N. Bradberry Sr and was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Bradberry. He was a graduate of Oconee County High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. Upon graduation he began his 26 year career as an Army officer and served his county in The Panama Canal Zone, Germany, Vietnam, Iran, and many US bases including service at the Pentagon in Washington DC. After retiring from the military, Bill earned his MBA...

Boots and Saddles :!beer:

Added: February 19, 2013