H5632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 18, 2013 HONORING SPECIALIST FOURTH blast. When the grenade failed to deto- At this point, I would like to yield to CLASS PETER C. LEMON nate, Colonel Ballard continued his my colleague from the 20th Congres- (Mr. LAMBORN asked and was given treatment and saved countless ma- sional District of the great State of permission to address the House for 1 rines. New York (Mr. TONKO). It is for his courage and unwavering minute.) HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS FRANCIS devotion to duty that I am proud to Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise SHERMAN CURREY honor and remember the actions of today to honor the valiant efforts of Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I thank Colonel Donald Everett Ballard. Specialist Fourth Class Peter C. Lemon the gentleman from Illinois and the of the United States Army. f gentlewoman from Hawaii for bringing Specialist Fourth Class Peter C. ROLL CALL OF HEROES us together in a bipartisan, spirited Lemon was awarded the Medal of way to recognize the living Medal of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Honor winners, who are much ap- Honor for conspicuous gallantry above YOHO). Under the Speaker’s announced and beyond the call of duty in action plauded and much recognized and deep- policy of January 3, 2013, the gen- ly loved by this Nation. against the enemy in Vietnam. tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY When the base came under heavy I rise this evening to honor the he- DAVIS) is recognized for 60 minutes as roic efforts of Sergeant First Class enemy attack, Sergeant Lemon en- the designee of the majority leader. gaged a numerically superior enemy Francis Sherman Currey of the United GENERAL LEAVE States Army. with machine gun and rifle fire from Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. his defensive position until both weap- Sergeant Currey served with the 30th Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Infantry Division and was awarded the ons malfunctioned. He then used hand all Members may have 5 legislative grenades to fend off the intensified Medal of Honor for acts of conspicuous days in which to revise and extend gallantry on December 21, 1944, near enemy attack launched in his direc- their remarks and include extraneous tion. After eliminating all but one of Malmedy, Belgium. material on the subject of my Special While defending a strong point, Ser- the enemy soldiers in the immediate Order. geant Currey’s platoon was overrun by vicinity, he pursued and disposed of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there German tanks, leading to the with- remaining soldier in hand-to-hand objection to the request of the gen- drawal of his platoon. Sergeant Currey combat. Lemon carried a more seri- tleman from Illinois? was able to obtain a bazooka despite ously wounded comrade to an aid sta- There was no objection. taking heavy fire from enemy tanks tion, and as he returned, was wounded Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. and infantrymen just a short distance a second time by enemy fire. Dis- Speaker, it is again an honor for me to away. Pushing forward, Sergeant regarding his personal injuries, he be here today with my colleagues to Currey eliminated one tank and moved to his position through a hail of honor the 79 living Congressional cleared three German soldiers from a small arms and grenade fire. Sergeant Medal of Honor recipients. house. In discovering five trapped Lemon immediately realized that the To continue what we started earlier, American soldiers, Sergeant Currey ac- defensive sector was in danger of being I’d like to yield to my colleague from quired several anti-tank grenades. In overrun by the enemy, and he the great State of Illinois (Mr. SHIM- driving the tank men from their vehi- unhesitatingly assaulted the enemy KUS). cles, he provided enough cover fire to soldiers by throwing hand grenades and HONORING CAPTAIN HOWARD V. LEE free the five soldiers. engaging in hand-to-hand combat. He Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague and friend for It is for his indomitable heroism and was wounded yet a third time, but his consummate devotion to duty that I determined efforts successfully drove the recognition and for the opportunity to recognize Captain Howard V. Lee am proud to honor and remember the the enemy from the area. actions of Sergeant First Class Sher- It is for his courage and unwavering from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Captain Lee was awarded the Medal man Currey. I thank you for the oppor- devotion to duty that I am proud to tunity to share with you this evening honor and remember the actions of of Honor for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in on behalf of this wonderful gentleman. Specialist Fourth Class Peter C. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Lemon. action against the enemy in Vietnam. When Lee realized that the unit had Thank you, sir. Thank you very much f suffered numerous casualties, depriv- for being here to honor a true hero. I would like to now yield to my col- HONORING COLONEL DONALD E. ing it of effective leadership, and being league from Florida (Mr. BUCHANAN). BALLARD fully aware that the platoon was even then under more heavy attack by the HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HECTOR (Mr. YOHO asked and was given per- enemy, Major Lee took seven men and ALBERT CAFFERATA, JR. mission to address the House for 1 proceeded by helicopter to reinforce Mr. BUCHANAN. I want to thank the minute and to revise and extend his re- the beleaguered platoon. Major Lee dis- gentleman from Illinois and the gentle- marks.) embarked from the helicopter with two lady from Hawaii. Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today of his men, and braving withering Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor to honor the valiant efforts of Colonel enemy fire, led them into the perim- Private First Class Hector Albert Donald Everett Ballard of the Kansas eter, where he fearlessly moved from Cafferata, Jr., of the United States Ma- National Guard and formerly of the position to position, directing and en- rine Corps. United States Navy. couraging the overtaxed troops. Al- Private Cafferata was awarded the Colonel Ballard, a Corpsman Second though painfully wounded by frag- Medal of Honor for his bravery in ac- Class at the time, was with the 3rd Ma- ments from an enemy grenade in sev- tion in Korea on November 28, 1950, rine Division and was awarded the eral areas of his body, including his while serving with the famed 1st Ma- Medal of Honor for extreme fortitude eye, Major Lee continued undauntedly rine Division. and gallantry in action on May 16, 1968, throughout the night to direct the val- As the only unwounded member of in Vietnam. iant defense, coordinate supporting fire his squad, he singlehandedly engaged Colonel Ballard’s company was am- and apprising higher headquarters of the enemy while under heavy fire from bushed as they were evacuating a land- the plight of the platoon. The next machine guns, mortars and grenades. ing zone. Upon seeing wounded fellow morning, he collapsed from his wounds For over 7 hours, he was able to suc- marines, Colonel Ballard braved enemy and was forced to relinquish command. cessfully fend off wave after wave of fire to render medical assistance. As It is for his courage and unwavering enemy attacks until reinforcements they prepared to move the wounded devotion to duty that I am proud to could arrive. However, as reinforce- marines, an enemy soldier hurled a gre- honor and remember the actions of ments moved in, an enemy grenade nade that landed near the marines. Captain Howard V. Lee. Semper Fi. landed in his trench. The private im- After shouting a warning, Colonel Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. mediately grabbed the grenade and Ballard threw himself upon the grenade Thank you, my good friend Mr. SHIM- threw it from the trench before it deto- to protect his fellow soldiers from the KUS. nated. Though wounded by the blast,

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He continued to man his ma- my colleague, Congresswoman TULSI Hector Albert Cafferata, Jr. chine gun, holding off six more German GABBARD, for joining me in this effort Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. attacks. Master Sergeant Ross killed 40 across the aisle. As a veteran and a Thank you to my colleague from Flor- and wounded 10 of the enemy, broke current member of the Hawaii National ida. the assault single-handedly, and forced Guard, Tulsi exemplifies the values and I would like to now yield to my col- the Germans to withdraw. Master Ser- discipline of our armed services. league Mr. HECK from Washington’s geant Ross remained at his post that I would also like to recognize Garrett 10th Congressional District. night and the following day for a total Anderson, my district staffer, who han- HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS LEROY of 36 hours. dles veteran issues and who was able to ARTHUR PETRY In a coda to his story, he was a ca- join me tonight for this special occa- Mr. HECK of Washington. Thank you. reerist in the United States Army and sion. Garrett is a veteran of the Iraq Mr. Speaker, I would like to add my was inadvertently shipped to Korea war and has become a leader for all expression of gratitude both to the gen- after World War II, which was against veterans and wounded warriors not tleman from the State of Illinois and Department of Defense policy. Not dis- only in his home community of Cham- to the gentlelady from the State of Ha- covered until he was halfway to Korea, paign-Urbana, but throughout our Na- waii for the honor of participating in his commanding officer asked him tion. this. what he was doing there. He said, Well, Representative TULSI GABBARD and I rise now to acknowledge the gal- I can hardly swim back now, sir. On Garrett Anderson are not only role lantry of a couple of more residents of the very first day in Korea, Sergeant models to young folks across this great Washington State’s 10th Congressional Ross was wounded again, for which he country, but to my own children as District who are recipients of the Con- received the Purple Heart. well. I’m honored to have their support gressional Medal of Honor. I’ve had the It is for his extraordinary bravery tonight. great privilege of meeting both of these that I’m proud to honor and remember I now yield to my colleague, TULSI gentlemen. the actions of Master Sergeant Wilburn GABBARD. First, I rise to honor the heroic ef- Ross, a resident of Dupont, Wash- Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I’m so forts of Sergeant First Class Leroy Ar- ington. proud personally to be able to join with thur Petry of the United States Army. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. my friend and colleague, Representa- Sergeant First Class Petry was with Speaker, I now yield to my good friend tive RODNEY DAVIS, as we lead this bi- the 75th Ranger Regiment and was from the great State of New Jersey partisan Special Order to remember awarded the Medal of Honor for excep- (Mr. LANCE). and to honor the extraordinary sac- tional bravery in action on May 26, HONORING COLONEL JACK H. JACOBS rifice and displays of true love of coun- 2008, in Afghanistan. Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise this try that have been exemplified by the Though seriously wounded following evening to honor the military service proud warriors who served in conflicts an enemy attack, Sergeant First Class record of Colonel Jack H. Jacobs of Far past and present. Petry was able to move himself and a Hills, New Jersey. President Kennedy once said: companion to safety and communicate Colonel Jacobs was awarded the U.S. A Nation reveals itself not only by the men the situation to the rest of the squad. Army’s Medal of Honor for conspicuous it produces, but also by the men it honors When another Ranger moved forward gallantry above and beyond the call of and the men it remembers. to assist them, a grenade fell between duty in action against the enemy in I had the privilege last year as the the men. Sergeant First Class Petry Vietnam. reunion was held in Hawaii for these unhesitatingly sprang for it and at- Under intense heavy machine gun remaining living Medal of Honor re- tempted to throw it away. Although he and mortar fire from a Viet Cong bat- cipients. We had a dinner on the bow of saved the lives of the two men with talion, Colonel Jacobs called for and the Mighty Mo at Pearl Harbor, and it him, the grenade exploded and seri- directed air strikes on the enemy posi- was so incredible and moving to be ously wounded Sergeant First Class tions to facilitate a renewed attack. there in the presence of people I had Petry. Indeed, he lost a good part of his Due to the intensity of the enemy fire read about, been inspired by, and been right arm, and his right hand is a pros- and heavy casualties to the command motivated by as a child but also thetic. group, including the company com- throughout my time training when mander, the attack stopped. those days felt dark and you felt tired b 1900 Although wounded by mortar frag- and you felt like maybe I just can’t do I’ve shaken that hand on multiple oc- ments, Colonel Jacobs assumed com- this. It was these men who truly exem- casions, and I cannot explain the magic mand of the allied company, ordered a plified and gave us, as we were train- that it is among the warmest hand- withdrawal from the exposed position, ing, energy to move forward. shakes I’ve ever experienced. and established a defensive perimeter. Each of these 79 living veterans has It is for his extraordinary heroism He returned under intense fire to evac- been awarded the Congressional Medal and devotion to duty thought I’m uate a seriously wounded adviser to the of Honor, our Nation’s highest military proud to honor and remember the ac- safety of a wooded area where he ad- decoration for valor in combat. As we tions of Sergeant First Class Leroy Ar- ministered lifesaving first aid. He then stand here this evening, we represent thur Petry, a resident of Steilacoom, returned through heavy automatic our constituents and the sentiments Washington. weapons fire to evacuate the wounded and appreciation of a grateful Nation. HONORING MASTER SERGEANT WILBURN KIRBY company commander. HONORING STAFF SERGEANT ALLAN JAY ROSS It is for his courage and unwavering KELLOGG, JR. Mr. HECK of Washington. Finally, devotion to duty that I am proud to Ms. GABBARD. The select few, like Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the honor and remember the actions of Staff Sergeant Allan Jay Kellogg from heroic efforts of Master Sergeant Colonel Jack H. Jacobs. my State of Hawaii, who also lives in Wilburn Kirby Ross of the United Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. my hometown of Kailua, consciously States Army. Thank you, Mr. LANCE. made the decision, at the point when it Master Sergeant Ross was with the Mr. Speaker, since the first Medal of mattered most, to do an extraordinary 3rd Infantry Division and was awarded Honor was given on March 25, 1863, only thing: that if need be, they would give the Medal of Honor for conspicuous 3,461 men have also earned it. Today, as their lives for others. And what is so gallantry in action on October 30, 1944, has been mentioned, only 79 living re- incredible about all of these men we near Saint-Jacques, France. cipients remain. have had the honor to meet is they are After his company had attacked a In order to properly honor these he- humble heroes who would do it in a German company, Master Sergeant roes, as you know, we’ve invited our heartbeat again if necessary.

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That’s fantry Division and awarded the Medal Cavaiani was able to direct the pla- the reason we gather today—Members of Honor for conspicuous gallantry toon’s fire in a desperate fight for sur- of Congress from both parties and from while serving in France during World vival. When the platoon was called to across the country—to stand in awe of War II and particularly for his actions be evacuated, Sergeant Major Cavaiani their sacrifice and to pay tribute to on August 20, 1944. volunteered to remain on the ground their heroic actions. While manning a light machine gun, and to direct the evacuation. The fol- We also remember the parents and Sergeant Hawk successfully pushed lowing morning, the enemy attack con- the community that raised these he- back the infantry forces with his ma- tinued. Unable to slow down the as- roes, the families that stood behind chine gun fire. When an artillery shell sault, Sergeant Major Cavaiani ordered them, the military that trained them, knocked out his gun and wounded his his platoon to escape while he stayed and their battle buddies, the men and thigh, Sergeant Hawk secured a ba- behind to provide cover fire, thus pro- women who served by their side. zooka and pursued the remaining tecting the men of his platoon. I think I can safely say that I speak tanks, forcing them into a wooded sec- On behalf of a grateful Nation and a for all Americans when I say that we tion. While organizing two machine respectful and loving community, I’m are incredibly grateful for what they gun squads and facing intense enemy proud to salute the heroism and re- have done for us and what they have fire and with tanks in close proximity, count the actions of Sergeant Major done for our country. The courage they Sergeant Hawk repeatedly climbed to Jon R. Cavaiani of Columbia, Cali- have shown, the example they have set an exposed knoll in order to direct fire fornia. for us is truly special. None of the until two of the tanks were knocked b 1915 words that we can say will ever be out and the third was driven off. Even truly worthy of their sacrifice or their while suffering a painful wound, Ser- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. service, but we do our best to pay our geant Hawk continued to direct fire Thank you, Mr. MCCLINTOCK. tribute and express our gratitude. until the enemy surrendered. Right now I would like to yield to my HONORING SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE He showed that day, like many of our good friend from the great State of In- Ms. GABBARD. While tonight we’re soldiers do, fearless initiative and he- diana (Mr. MESSER). honoring the remaining living veterans roic conduct. HONORING SERGEANT SAMMY L. DAVIS who have been recipients of the Medal HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL BRUCE PERRY Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to of Honor, I would like to take a mo- CRANDALL honor the heroic efforts of a great Hoo- ment to remember a Medal of Honor re- Mr. KILMER. That heroism was also sier, Sergeant Sammy L. Davis of the cipient who is near and dear to my displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Bruce United States Army. Sergeant Davis, heart, to the State of Hawaii, to the Perry Crandall of the United States then Private First Class Davis, distin- country, and who is no longer with us. Army. Assigned to A Company, 229th guished himself while serving in a re- Senator Daniel K. Inouye enlisted in Assault Helicopter Battalion, Lieuten- mote support base in Vietnam. the U.S. Army at age 17 just after the ant Colonel Crandall was awarded the On November 18, 1967, Sergeant attack on Pearl Harbor. He served with Medal of Honor for his actions in Viet- Davis’ support base came under enemy E Company of the 442 Regimental Com- nam. mortar attack, and he was also threat- bat Team, made up entirely of Ameri- On November 14, 1965, then-Major ened with a ground assault from across cans of Japanese ancestry at a time Crandall led the first major division the river. Detecting a nearby enemy when our country was putting Japa- operation of air mobile troops into position, Sergeant Davis seized a ma- nese Americans in concentration Landing Zone X-Ray, bringing ammu- chine gun and provided cover for his camps. In 1945, Senator Inouye lost his nition and supplies and evacuating the gun crew. But the enemy managed a di- arm and suffered multiple injuries as wounded. Flying more than 14 hours in rect hit. Ignoring warnings to seek he charged a series of German machine a single day in unarmed helicopters, cover, Sergeant Davis returned to the gun nests on a hill in Italy. His selfless Major Crandall and his team rescued howitzer, which was burning furiously. acts during this battle later earned more than 70 wounded soldiers. Under Although he was painfully injured by him the Medal of Honor. Continuing the most extreme fire, his brave deci- enemy mortar, Sergeant Davis relent- his lifelong commitment of service to sion to land under fire instilled in the lessly continued firing. Disregarding Hawaii and the Nation, Danny Inouye other pilots the will to continue and his injuries and his inability to swim, was Hawaii’s very first Congressman ensured that the ground forces would Sergeant Davis crossed the river on an and served in the Senate since 1963. be resupplied. air mattress, where he aided in return- Senator Inouye was a true servant It’s for his indomitable heroism I’m ing three soldiers to the support base. leader and an American hero of the proud to honor and remember the ac- Refusing medical attention for his own highest order, and he continues to be tions of Lieutenant Colonel Bruce wounds, he joined another gun crew, an inspiration to me and countless oth- Crandall. firing at the enemy until they fled. ers around the world. Let me just say in closing that our I am proud to honor and remember Congressman DAVIS and I now have Nation is stronger for the service and the extraordinary heroism of Sergeant the honor to be joined by some of our sacrifices of these two distinguished Sammy L. Davis. colleagues as we continue to honor Medal of Honor recipients, for all of the Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. these courageous heroes. recipients of the Medal of Honor, and Thank you, Mr. MESSER. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. for all of those who serve our country. I would like to now yield to my col- Thank you, Tulsi. It is an honor to be Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. league from the great State of Texas standing here with you in this great Thank you. (Ms. JACKSON LEE). Chamber to honor our heroes. Now I yield to my colleague from the HONORING CLARENCE EUGENE SASSER I now yield to my good friend from great State of California (Mr. MCCLIN- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, let the great State of Washington (Mr. TOCK). me thank my colleagues for allowing KILMER). HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR JON R. CAVAIANI me to join you this evening in what I HONORING SERGEANT JOHN HAWK Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank my friend think is an enormously important trib- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I would for yielding. ute. like to thank Representative DAVIS Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor As I present this distinguished gen- and Representative GABBARD for orga- the courageous acts of Sergeant Major tleman, this hero, I just want to make nizing this important time. Jon R. Cavaiani. Sergeant Major mention of my friend Clarence Eugene

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He was awarded the Medal with the 92nd Field Artillery Regiment But we are honoring tonight those of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and received his Medal of Honor for ac- who live. And so it is my privilege to above and beyond the call of duty in tions on March 31, 1971, in Vietnam. be able to salute Sergeant Major Ken- the Republic of Vietnam on April 8, When his base was attacked, he as- neth E. Stumpf of Tomah, Wisconsin. 1970. sisted in its defense and remained in Sergeant First Class Littrell was as- HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR KENNETH EDWARD position when it became apparent that signed to the United States Military STUMPF the evacuation of the base was nec- Assistance Command, and he distin- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I essary. He organized and directed the guished himself while serving as a light rise to honor the heroic efforts of Ser- withdrawal of the remaining friendly weapons infantry adviser with the 23rd geant Major Kenneth Edward Stumpf forces with complete disregard for his battalion. of the United States Army. Sergeant personal safety. Lieutenant Thacker Major Stumpf was with Company C of HONORING COLONEL ROGER HUGH CHARLES remained inside the perimeter alone to DONLON the 25th Infantry Division and received provide covering fire until all friendly Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. I forces had escaped. Due to his selfless the Medal of Honor for gallantry in ac- would also like to submit for the tion on April 25, 1967. acts, he remained trapped behind RECORD in honor of my colleague LYNN Might I just say, Mr. Speaker, we enemy lines for 8 days before he was fi- JENKINS from the State of Kansas, to nally rescued. know that as our Vietnam vets came honor Colonel Roger Hugh Charles home, the response was not an Amer- HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FOUR Donlon of Leavenworth, Kansas, who HERSHEL WOODROW WILLIAMS ican response. I’m grateful to be able was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1964 Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, also on to stand on the floor today to say that for distinguished service in Vietnam. their valiant service evidenced by so behalf of my colleague Congressman While defending a U.S. military instal- RAHALL from West Virginia, I, with many, and certainly through the hon- lation against an attack by hostile oring of this great Medal of Honor win- great pleasure, rise to honor Hershel forces, Colonel Donlon directed the de- Woodrow Williams and his heroic ef- ner, now comes to the full attention of fense operations in the midst of an America where we will never, never forts and service. enemy barrage. I had the honor of meeting Hershel welcome our soldiers home in any HONORING MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK HENRY last year when he and the other Medal other manner than to say ‘‘thank you.’’ BRADY of Honor recipients were in Hawaii and Sergeant Major Stumpf’s company Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Also heard directly from him. Even as he sat approached a village and encountered a submitting for the RECORD on behalf of in a wheelchair, his courageous and well-fortified bunker complex. Three my colleague from Texas, LAMAR bold spirit was alive and well. And it men were wounded in front of a hostile SMITH, we are going to honor Major was such an honor to meet him, I asked machine gun emplacement. Sergeant General Patrick Henry Brady. Major him for his autograph. Major Stumpf and his squad success- General Brady was awarded the Medal He was with the Third Marine Divi- fully eliminated two bunker positions, of Honor for extreme heroism on Janu- sion when he was awarded the Medal of but one still remained a serious threat. ary 6, 1968, in Vietnam as a member of Honor for gallantry on February 23, Armed with hand grenades, Sergeant the 54th Medical Detachment. He res- 1945, on the island of Iwo Jima. Major Stumpf ran through enemy fire, cued dozens of seriously wounded men Flanked by just four riflemen, time and as he reached the bunker, he pulled from an enemy-held territory and again Corporal Williams advanced the pins on two grenades and directed blanketed by fog and braved enemy fire into the enemy defenses to set charges them directly into it. With the bunkers to save his comrades. and wipe out enemy positions with a eliminated, Sergeant Major Stumpf HONORING PETTY OFFICER ROBERT INGRAM flamethrower. He brazenly charged was able to rescue the three wounded Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Also, pillboxes and enemy defenses to pave servicemen. on behalf of my colleague ANDER CREN- the way for his fellow soldiers. Truly, It is for his fighting spirit and ulti- SHAW from the great State of Florida, I his ‘‘unyielding determination and ex- mate concern for the lives of his fellow would like to honor Petty Officer Rob- traordinary heroism’’ are legendary. soldiers that I am proud to honor and ert Ingram from Jacksonville, Florida, But Woody’s devotion did not end remember the actions of Sergeant for the valiant efforts of Hospital there. Back home, upon returning to Major Kenneth Edward Stumpf. We Corpsman Third Class Robert Ingram, his family, he served as a civilian coun- will always remember the valiant ef- who was in the United States Navy and selor and as a volunteer in his church, forts of our soldiers. Wars have agree- was awarded the Medal of Honor for community, and with veterans’ organi- ment and disagreement, but no one, no conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity zations. He continued to dedicate his one in America ever disagrees with the above and beyond the call of duty in life to repay those who gave all so that service, the sacrifice, the love, the val- the Republic of North Vietnam on he and countless others could come iant efforts of our men and women in March 28, 1966. He accompanied a point home, resulting in a lifelong commit- the United States military. platoon as it engaged an outpost of a ment to service. Sergeant Major Kenneth Edward North Vietnamese battalion. As the For his valiant devotion to our Na- Stumpf, Medal of Honor winner, we sa- fighting moved from a ridge to a rice tion, I’m so proud to honor Chief War- lute you. paddy, the tree line exploded with a rant Officer Four Hershel Woodrow Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. hail of bullets from 100 North Viet- Williams. Thank you to the gentlelady from namese regulars. In mere moments, the HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS THOMAS J. Texas. platoon ranks were decimated, but he KINSMAN Mr. Speaker, I would like to now be proceeded to collect the ammunition Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. I in the process where Ms. GABBARD and from the dead and offered aid to the would like to now, Mr. Speaker, rise I are going to read some of the remain- wounded. today to honor the valiant efforts of ing speeches in honor of some of our I would also like to now yield to my Private First Class Thomas J. Kinsman heroes who are living today. And I colleague from the great State of Ha- of the United States Army. would first like to go through a few for waii to honor some more of our heroes. Private First Class Kinsman was my colleagues that are going to be sub- Ms. GABBARD. Thank you. Also, on awarded the Medal of Honor for con- mitted for the RECORD but are unable behalf of two of my colleagues who un- spicuous gallantly and intrepidity to be here tonight due to extenuating fortunately could not be here, I will above and beyond the call of duty in circumstances. honor their honorees. action against the enemy in Vietnam.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:39 Sep 19, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18SE7.088 H18SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5636 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 18, 2013 As his company was proceeding up a Liteky moved to within 15 meters of an He took out one crew with a grenade narrow canal in armored troop car- enemy machine gun position to reach before being hit by a second machine riers, it came under sudden and intense them, placing himself between the gun. Seriously injured, and with in- rocket attack, automatic weapons and enemy and the wounded men. Inspired credible courage and stamina, Corporal small arms fire from a well-entrenched by his courageous actions, the com- Ingman rose and killed the entire gun Vietcong force. The company imme- pany rallied and began placing a heavy crew, using only his rifle, before falling diately beached and began assaulting volume of fire upon the enemy’s posi- unconscious from his wounds. the enemy bunker complex. As they tions. In a magnificent display of cour- As a result of this singular action, were moving through heavy enemy fire age and leadership, Chaplain Liteky the defense of the enemy was broken, to effect a link-up, an enemy soldier in began moving upright through the his squad secured its objective, and a concealed position hurled a grenade enemy fire, administering last rites to more than 100 hostile troops abandoned into their midst. Mr. Kinsman imme- the dying and evacuating the wounded. their weapons and fled in disorganized diately alerted his comrades of the Upon the unit’s relief on the morning retreat. danger, then unhesitatingly threw him- of December 7, 1967, it was discovered It is for his courage and unwavering self on the grenade and blocked the ex- that, despite his painful wounds in the devotion that I’m proud to honor, on plosion with his body. As a result of his neck and foot, Chaplain Liteky had behalf of my good friend and colleague courageous action, he received severe personally carried over 20 men to the from Wisconsin (Mr. DUFFY), and re- head and chest wounds. landing zone for evacuation during the member the actions of Sergeant Einar Through his indomitable courage, savage fighting. Through his indomi- H. Ingman, Jr. complete disregard for his personal table inspiration and heroic actions, HONORING PRIVATE GEORGE TARO SAKATO safety, and profound concern for his Chaplain Liteky saved the lives of a Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Private fellow soldiers, Private First Class number of his comrades and enabled George Taro Sakato served with the Kinsman averted loss of life and injury the company to repulse the enemy. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the to the other seven men of his element. It is for his courage and unwavering most highly decorated unit in the It is for his courage and unwavering de- devotion to duty that I am proud to United States Army’s history to this votion to duty that I am proud to honor and remember the actions of day. He was awarded the Medal of honor and remember the actions of Pri- Chaplain Liteky. And for reasons unbe- Honor for extreme gallantry on Octo- vate First Class Thomas J. Kinsman. knownst to many of us, Chaplain ber 29, 1944, in France. Liteky has renounced his Medal of During a devastating assault by his HONORING LIEUTENANT COLONEL JOE M. Honor, but still on this floor of the JACKSON platoon, Private Sakato killed five Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Lieu- House deserves to be honored for the enemy soldiers and captured four. tenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson was heroism that he demonstrated that day When his unit became pinned down by awarded the Medal of Honor for con- in 1967. enemy fire, and without regard for that spicuous gallantry and intrepidity HONORING MASTER SERGEANT NICHOLAS ORESKO enemy fire surrounding him, Private above and beyond the call of duty in Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Master Sakato charged forward and encour- action against the enemy in Vietnam. Sergeant Nicholas Oresko was a pla- aged his squad to advance as well. Colonel Jackson volunteered to at- toon leader with the Company C, 94th During the maneuver, Private tempt the rescue of a three-man U.S. Infantry Division of the United States Sakato’s squad leader was killed. In Air Force combat control team from Army and was awarded the Medal of taking charge, Private Sakato relent- the Special Forces camp at Kham Duc. Honor for his action on January 23, lessly pushed his men forward. Private Sakato and his unit were ultimately Hostile forces had overrun the forward 1945, in Germany. victorious in halting the enemy’s at- outpost and established gun positions While Company C was conducting an attack, it came under heavy enemy fire tack. During this entire action, he on the airstrip. The camp was engulfed from its flanks, pinning the unit down. managed to kill 12 enemy soldiers, in flames, and ammunition dumps were Master Sergeant Oresko swiftly moved while wounding two others. continuously exploding and littering forward alone, engaging the first bunk- It is for his gallant courage and the runway with debris. To further er at point blank range and elimi- fighting spirit that I am proud to complicate his landing, the weather nating the enemy. Despite being honor and remember the actions of Pri- was deteriorating rapidly, thereby per- wounded by grenade shrapnel, he vate George Taro Sakato. mitting only one airstrike prior to his pushed forward and managed to elimi- HONORING LIEUTENANT THOMAS ROLLAND landing. nate a second bunker with a grenade NORRIS Although fully aware of the extreme and clearing the remaining enemy with Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. danger and likely failure of such an at- rifle fire. Speaker, I rise today to honor the he- tempt, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson roic efforts of Lieutenant Thomas Rol- 1930 elected to land his aircraft and attempt b land Norris of Hayden Lake, Idaho, on the rescue. Displaying superb Although severely wounded, Master behalf my colleague from Idaho (Mr. airmanship and extraordinary heroism, Sergeant Oresko refused to leave the LABRADOR.) he landed his aircraft near the point field until the mission was complete. Lieutenant Norris was a SEAL Advi- where the combat control team was re- It’s for his quick thinking, indomitable sor, and was awarded the Medal of ported to be hiding. Once that team courage, and devotion to duty in this Honor for supreme bravery in action was onboard, Colonel Jackson suc- attack that I’m proud to honor and re- from April 10 to April 13, 1972, in Viet- ceeded in getting airborne despite the member the actions of Master Sergeant nam. hostile fire. Nicholas Oresko. During the 3-day period, Lieutenant It is for his courage and unwavering HONORING SERGEANT EINAR H. INGMAN, JR. Norris and a 5-man team established a devotion to duty that I am proud to Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Forward Operating Base deep within honor and remember the actions of Speaker, I rise today to submit, for the heavily-controlled enemy territory to Lieutenant General Joe M. Jackson. RECORD, on behalf of my colleague conduct a rescue of several downed pi- HONORING CHAPLAIN ANGELO J. LITEKY from the great State of Wisconsin (Mr. lots. Although the first pilot was lo- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. DUFFY), in honor of the valiant efforts cated and rescued on the evening of the Speaker, I rise today to honor the val- of Sergeant Einar H. Ingman, Jr., of first night, a second pilot was missing. iant efforts of Chaplain Angelo J. the United States Army. On the last day, Lieutenant Norris Liteky of the United States Army. Sergeant Ingman’s company was and one Vietnamese, dressed in fisher- Chaplain Liteky was awarded the pinned down by enemy fire that wound- men disguises, traveled in a sampan Medal of Honor. ed all squad leaders and several other up-river and located the last pilot. Chaplain Liteky was participating in men. Then-Corporal Ingman assumed Lieutenant Norris and his companion a search and destroy operation when the command, reorganized and com- were then able to safely return the Company A came under intense fire bined the two trapped squads, and pro- pilot for medical care and evacuation. from a battalion-size enemy force. Ob- ceeded to charge the enemy machine It is for his outstanding display of serving two wounded men, Chaplain guns alone. leadership and courage that I am proud

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After serving in Company F, 2nd Battalion, Vietnam. issuing orders for the crippled troop 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, and Kerrey led his SEAL team on a mis- carrier to raise its ramp manually and received his Medal of Honor for his he- sion to capture important members of for the remaining boats to form a pro- roic actions in Korea on August 17, the enemy’s area political cadre, tective cordon around the disabled 1952. known to be located on an island in the craft, Lieutenant Commander Kelley, When his unit came under attack by bay of Nha Trang. realizing the extreme danger to his col- mortar and small arms fire, this pri- Splitting his team into two elements, umn and its inability to clear the am- vate displayed an enormous level of and coordinating both, Lieutenant bush site until the crippled unit was re- commitment to his fellow troops by Kerrey led his men in the treacherous paired, boldly maneuvered the monitor throwing himself on a grenade that was downward descent to the enemy’s in which he was embarked to the ex- hurled in the midst of his unit. Al- camp. Just as they neared the end of posed side of the protective cordon, in though sustaining serious wounds, Pri- their descent, intense enemy fire was direct line with the enemy’s fire, and vate 1st Class Simanek’s valiant action directed at them, and Lieutenant he ordered the monitor to commence saved his fellow Marines from serious Kerrey received massive injuries from firing. injury and death. a grenade which exploded at his feet Sustaining serious head wounds from It is for his act of great personal and threw him backward onto the jag- the blast which hurled him to the deck valor and service to his country that I ged rocks. of the monitor, Lieutenant Commander am so proud to honor the actions of Utilizing his radioman, Lieutenant Kelley disregarded his severe injuries Private 1st Class Robert Ernest Kerrey called in the second element’s and attempted to continue directing Simanek. fire support, which caught the confused the other boats. Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Viet Cong in a devastating crossfire. It is for his courage and unwavering Speaker, I now yield to my friend and Lieutenant Kerrey resolutely directed devotion to duty that I am proud to colleague from the great State of his men, despite his near unconscious honor and remember the actions of South Carolina (Mr. SANFORD). state, until he was eventually evacu- Lieutenant Thomas G. Kelley. HONORING MAJOR GENERAL JAMES EVERETT ated by helicopter. HONORING MASTER SERGEANT RONALD E. LIVINGSTON It is for his courage and unwavering ROSSER Mr. SANFORD. I thank both of you devotion to duty that I am so proud to honor and remember the actions of Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. for what you’re doing tonight. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my Mr. Speaker, as we well know, there Lieutenant Joseph R. Kerrey. colleague from Ohio (Mr. STIVERS) to are many heroes from across this coun- HONORING COLONEL BERNARD FRANCIS FISHER honor the heroic efforts of Master Ser- try. Most recently we’ve seen them Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. geant Ronald Eugene Rosser of the here in the Capitol with the tragedy of Speaker, on behalf of my colleague United States Army. the Naval Yard. But I think that you from the great State of Idaho (Mr. LAB- Master Sergeant Rosser was serving all are doing something very special by RADOR), I rise to honor the heroic ef- with the 2nd Infantry Division and re- recognizing military heroes in their forts of Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher ceived his Medal of Honor for con- different acts of heroism and courage of the United States Air Force and of spicuous gallantry in action on Janu- over the years. Kuna, Idaho. ary 12, 1952, in Korea. I’d like to single out a resident from Colonel Fisher was with the 1st Air When Master Sergeant Rosser’s pla- my home State of South Carolina, Commando Squadron, and was awarded toon came under heavy enemy fire Major General James Everett Living- the Medal of Honor for his conspicuous from two sides, he charged the enemy’s ston. And his story’s an interesting gallantry on March 10, 1966, in the Re- positions, taking the hill, and killing one, as are so many of the stories that public of Vietnam. seven. Master Sergeant Rosser then de- you’ve read. A Special Forces camp was under at- But back on May 2 of 1968, he found tack, and hostile troops had positioned scended to rearm and retake the hill himself as a young captain in the most themselves between the airstrip and once more, while eliminating enemies unenviable of positions, in that a Ma- the camp. Colonel Fisher observed a along the way. rine company had been, basically, par- fellow airman crash on the airstrip. In After he had taken the hill a third titioned and was separated, and he and the belief that the pilot was injured time, and killed at least 13, Master Ser- other men courageously went in to ba- and in danger of capture, Colonel Fish- geant Rosser helped retrieve the sically extract that Marine company. er decided to land and attempt a res- wounded men and make a successful In the process, he was hit twice by cue. Directing his own cover, he landed withdrawal. grenade shrapnel, but he, himself, de- and taxied the full length of the run- It is for his gallant actions and cou- clined medical help until they were way to rescue the pilot. rageous and selfless devotion to duty able to go in, extract those Marines, Colonel Fisher’s aircraft was struck that I am proud to honor and remem- and get them out. 19 times. In the face of fire, he applied ber the actions of Master Sergeant I think it’s in keeping with the mili- power and took off at the overrun air- Ronald Eugene Prosser. tary tradition of never leaving a man strip. HONORING CORPORAL TIBOR RUBIN AND 2ND or a woman behind, and it says a lot It is for the risking of his life above LIEUTENANT WALTER DAVID EHLERS about his personal courage, that he the call of duty that I am proud to Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, it is on would, again, keep in the fight, even honor and remember the actions of behalf of my colleague from California, after withstanding personal injury, Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher. ALAN LOWENTHAL, that I am proud to until those Marines were, again, up, HONORING LIEUTENANT THOMAS G. KELLEY honor two of his constituents who’ve out and extracted. Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Lieu- been recipients of this prestigious And so with that, I would simply like tenant Thomas G. Kelley was awarded Medal of Honor. to single out his 33 years in the Ma- the Medal of Honor for his actions, and The first is Corporal Tibor Rubin, rines, single out his wife, Sara, and his going above and beyond the call of who served in the United States Army daughters, Melissa and Kimberly, for duty, against the enemy in Vietnam. with the 1st Cavalry Division and re- what they know, which is they have a Lieutenant Kelley was in charge of a ceived his Medal of Honor for his ac- hero for a dad and, indeed, a recipient column of eight river assault aircrafts tions on July 23, 1950, to April 20, 1953, of the Medal of Honor. which were extracting one company of in Korea. Thank you again for what you all are U.S. Army infantry troops on the east While the regiment was withdrawing, doing. bank of the Ong Muong Canal in Kien Corporal Rubin singlehandedly held off

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:39 Sep 19, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18SE7.090 H18SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5638 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 18, 2013 enemy charges, allowing the 8th Cav- with the United States Navy’s Fighter medical aid and led an assault to de- alry to complete its withdrawal. On Oc- Squadron 32 and was awarded the stroy three enemy positions. tober 30, a number of Chinese forces Medal of Honor for his brave actions on It is for his outstanding leadership mounted an assault on Corporal December 4, 1950, in the air over Korea. and selflessness that I’m so proud to Rubin’s unit. He maintained his firing When Captain Hudner’s wingman was honor and remember the actions of position until he had exhausted all of shot from the air and crash-landed be- Lieutenant General Robert Franklin his ammunition. hind enemy lines, he courageously cir- Foley. Although inflicting heavy casualties cled his comrade and attempted to HONORING COLONEL HARVEY CURTISS BARNUM, on the enemy, Corporal Rubin was fight off enemy advancing on his JR. eventually captured. While in prison wingman’s position. Upon noticing Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. camp however, the Corporal continued that his wingman was stuck in his Speaker, I rise today to honor the su- his resistance and selflessness by car- burning plane, Captain Hudner crash- preme heroism of Colonel Harvey Cur- ing for his sick comrades. landed his own plane into the rough tiss Barnum, Jr., of the United States Also from Congressman LOWENTHAL’s mountains and in close proximity to Marine Corps. Colonel Barnum was district is one of our heroes, 2nd Lieu- the enemy’s position in an attempt to with the 3rd Marine Division and was tenant Walter David Ehlers. He served save his buddy. Captain Hudner ran to awarded the Medal of Honor for con- with the 1st Infantry Division of the his wingman’s position and attempted spicuous gallantry in action on Decem- United States Army and was awarded to free him from the burning wreckage. ber 18, 1965, in Vietnam. the Medal of Honor for his service in Unable to free him, Captain Hudner re- Colonel Barnum’s company became France. turned to his aircraft to call in a res- pinned down by enemy fire. Upon dis- Second Lieutenant Ehlers was part of cue helicopter and support personnel. covering the company commander and the second wave on D-day. When the It is for his exceptionally valiant ac- radio operator were seriously wounded, first wave became pinned down, his tions that I am proud to honor and re- he took control of the radio and as- unit was sent forward to assist. On member the actions of Captain Thomas sumed command of the rifle company. June 9, he led his unit’s attack against Jerome Hudner, Jr. Colonel Barnum began positioning the German forces and defeated several men into firing positions and began b 1945 enemy machine gun nests. identifying targets to engage. Behind The very next day his platoon came HONORING SERGEANT GARY BURNELL BEIKIRCH his leadership, the units maintained under heavy fire, and he singlehand- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. their composure in the face of extreme edly diverted enemy fire so his fellow Speaker, I rise today to honor the danger and potential disadvantage. servicemen could withdraw. Despite bravery and courage of Sergeant Gary Colonel Barnum took point and led the being wounded, 2nd Lieutenant Ehlers Burnell Beikirch of the United States platoon on a successful counterattack, carried another wounded rifleman to Army. eliminating key positions, and evacu- safety. Even after he was treated, he Sergeant Beikirch was with the 1st ated the wounded. refused to be evacuated so that he Special Forces and was awarded the It is for his extraordinary courage could return to leading his squad. Medal of Honor for extreme gallantry that I’m proud to stand here to honor It’s for his display of indomitable in action on April 1, 1970, in Vietnam. and remember the actions of Colonel courage that I’m so proud to honor and When an enemy force launched an at- Harvey Curtiss Barnum, Jr. remember the actions of 2nd Lieuten- tack, the allied defenders suffered a ant Walter David Ehlers. HONORING COLONEL GORDON RAY ROBERTS multitude of casualties. Without re- Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Colonel HONORING TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE ROBERT D. gard for his own well-being, Sergeant MAXWELL Gordon Ray Roberts was a rifleman in Beikirch sprinted from position to po- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. the 101st Airborne Division and award- sition to treat the wounded service- Speaker, I rise on behalf of my col- ed the Medal of Honor for his service men. Upon receiving notice that an league from the great state of Oregon on July 11, 1969, in Vietnam. American officer had been wounded and (Mr. WALDEN) to honor Technician 5th Colonel Roberts’ platoon was sent to left exposed, Sergeant Beikirch Grade Robert Dale Maxwell of the provide assistance to a sister company. charged through enemy fire and carried United States Army. When his platoon became pinned down Technician 5th Grade Maxwell was in the officer to safety. Instead of allow- by heavy gun and grenade fire, Colonel the 3rd Infantry Division and was ing for his own wounds to be treated, Roberts, with utter disregard for his awarded the Medal of Honor for su- Sergeant Beikirch continuously ran be- own well-being, charged forward be- preme bravery in action on September tween the aid station and the field of yond the perimeter and safety of his 7, 1944, in France. battle to retrieve the wounded. unit. Without fear or concern, Colonel Technician 5th Grade Maxwell and It is for his complete and utter devo- Roberts eliminated four enemy posi- three others, armed only with .45 cal- tion to the welfare of his fellow sol- tions and linked up with the imperiled iber sidearms, defended the battalion diers that I’m proud to honor the ac- company. He assisted with evacuating headquarters against an overwhelming tions tonight of Sergeant Gary Burnell the wounded and supervised the with- onslaught by an enemy platoon. De- Beikirch. drawal from the position before return- spite withering enemy fire, Maxwell HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROBERT ing to his own unit. aggressively fought off the advancing FRANKLIN FOLEY It is for his gallant and selfless ac- enemy and inspired his fellow soldiers Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Lieu- tions contributing directly to saving to continue. When an enemy hand gre- tenant General Robert Franklin Foley the lives of his fellow soldiers that I’m nade landed among the squad, Mr. Max- served in the United States Army, proud to honor and remember the ac- well unhesitatingly hurled himself where he received the Medal of Honor tions of Colonel Gordon Ray Roberts. upon it, using his blanket and body to for leading his unit, Company A, 2nd HONORING LIEUTENANT JOHN JAMES MCGINTY, absorb the full force of the explosion. Battalion, 27th Infantry 25th Division, III The act of incredible heroism perma- on November 5, 1966, in the Republic of Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. nently maimed Technician 5th Grade Vietnam. While moving to aid a be- Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieuten- Maxwell but saved the lives of his com- sieged unit, Lieutenant General Fo- ant John James McGinty, III, of the rades and enabled vital communica- ley’s company clashed with a strong United States Marine Corps, who is tions to continue during the with- enemy defense post. Lieutenant Gen- from Beaufort, South Carolina. He was drawal from the headquarters. eral Foley, directing three platoons, with Company K and was awarded the It is for his valiant efforts and relent- was able to attend to the wounded sol- Medal of Honor for gallantry in action less spirit that I am proud to honor and diers while advancing them. Coming on July 18, 1966, in Vietnam. remember the actions of Technician under intense fire, the Lieutenant Gen- While providing rear security to 5th Grade Robert Dale Maxwell. eral, alone, continued to advance until guard the withdrawal of the battalion, HONORING CAPTAIN THOMAS J. HUDNER, JR. the wounded had been evacuated. Then, Lieutenant McGinty’s 32-man platoon Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, Captain after being struck by a grenade him- came under heavy fire. During the bar- Thomas Jerome Hudner, Jr., served self, Lieutenant General Foley refused rage, two of McGinty’s squads became

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today ammunition for the wounded men and, forget throughout my career. to honor the heroic efforts of Corporal Tibor though wounded, continued to encour- I yield back the balance of my time. Rubin of the United States Army. age his troops and direct their fire. HONORING COLONEL BERNARD F. FISHER Corporal Rubin was with the 1st Cavalry Di- Through multiple close encounters, Mr. LABRADOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today vision and received his Medal of Honor for ex- Lieutenant McGinty was able to adjust to honor the heroic efforts of Colonel Bernard traordinary heroism in action from July 23, artillery and effectively fight off the Francis Fisher of the United States Air Force. 1950 to April 20, 1953 in Korea. enemy. Colonel Fisher was with the 1st Air Com- While the Regiment was withdrawing, Cor- It is for his indomitable heroism and mando Squadron and was awarded the Medal poral Rubin single-handedly held off enemy charges allowing the 8th Cavalry to complete devotion to duty that I’m proud to of Honor for his conspicuous gallantry on its withdrawal. On October 30, 1950, a num- honor and remember the actions of March 10, 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam. ber of Chinese forces mounted an assault on Lieutenant John James McGinty, III. A Special Forces camp was under attack Corporal Rubin’s unit. Corporal Rubin main- Mr. Speaker, I want to yield to Ms. and hostile troops had positioned themselves tained his firing position until he had ex- GABBARD for some closing comments. between the airstrip and the camp. Colonel hausted all his ammunition. Although inflicting Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, it has Fisher observed a fellow airman crash on the heavy casualties on the enemy, Corporal truly been a privilege and a high note airstrip. In the belief that the pilot was injured Rubin was eventually captured. While in a of my service as a Member of Congress and in danger of capture, Colonel Fisher de- prison camp, however, the Corporal continued to be able to stand here with my friend cided to land and attempt a rescue. Directing his resistance and selflessness by caring for and colleague, Congressman DAVIS, to his own cover, he landed and taxied the full his sick comrades. be able to read the highlights of the length of the runway to rescue the pilot. Colo- courageous actions of heroes whose It is for his unyielding courage and bravery nel Fishers’ aircraft was struck 19 times. In the that I am proud to honor and remember the service has allowed us to be here today. face of fire, he applied power and took off at This is a moment that I will never for- actions of Corporal Tibor ‘‘Ted’’ Rubin. the overrun airstrip. HONORING TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE ROBERT D. get—a moment that I look forward to It is for the risking his life above the call of sharing with many of my battle bud- MAXWELL duty that I am proud to honor and remember Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dies, my servicemembers back home. the actions of Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher. It’s a time for us to reflect. As we’ve honor Technician Fifth Grade Robert Dale HONORING LIEUTENANT THOMAS R. NORRIS heard through reading through these Maxwell of the United States Army. courageous actions, it’s like reading Mr. LABRADOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Technician 5th Grade Maxwell was in 3rd through a storybook. These are the ac- to honor the heroic efforts of Lieutenant Thom- Infantry Division and was awarded the Medal tions of heroes and legends that maybe as Rolland Norris of the United States Navy. of Honor for supreme bravery in action on we imagined as children. But we know Lieutenant Norris was a SEAL Advisor and September 7, 1944 near Besancon, France. Technician 5th Grade Maxwell and 3 others, that these are living heroes who not was awarded the Medal of Honor for supreme armed only with .45 caliber side arms, de- only put their lives on the line in the bravery in action from April 10 to April 13, fended the battalion headquarters against an service of our country overseas, but 1972 in Vietnam. During the three-day period, Lieutenant Nor- overwhelming onslaught by an enemy platoon. have come home and continued that Despite withering enemy fire Maxwell aggres- service. They have only accepted this ris and a 5-man team established a Forward Operating Base (‘‘FOB’’) deep within heavily sively fought off the advancing enemy and in- Medal of Honor in a humble way, and spired his fellow soldiers to continue. When an we honor those who did not make it controlled enemy territory to conduct a rescue of several downed pilots. Although the first enemy hand grenade landed among the home. squad, Technician 5th Grade Maxwell I look forward to us in our work here pilot was located and rescued on the evening of the first night, a second pilot was still miss- unhesitatingly hurled himself upon it, using his in Congress to be able to live up to the blanket and body to absorb the full force of standard that they have set and to ing. On the last day, Lieutenant Norris and one Vietnamese, dressed in fishermen dis- the explosion. The act of incredible heroism honor their service and sacrifice as we permanently maimed Technician 5th Grade do our best working in the people’s guises, travelled in a sampan up-river and lo- cated the last pilot. Lieutenant Norris and his Maxwell, but saved the lives of his comrades House to serve our country. and enabled vital communications to continue Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. companion were then able to safely return the pilot for medical care and evacuation. during the withdrawal from the headquarters. Speaker, this would not happen with- It is for his valiant efforts and relentless spir- out great people helping to put this in- It is for his outstanding display of leadership and courage that I am proud to honor and re- it that I am proud to honor and remember the formation together to honor these true actions of Technician Fifth Grade Robert Dale heroes. I want to thank some folks who member the actions of Lieutenant Thomas Rolland Norris. Maxwell. have worked with me: Nick Cozzo, Jor- HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS GARY LEE HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT BRIAN THACKER dan Wellinghoff, Cathryn Ayers, LITTRELL Shontee Pant, Jenny Baldwin, Drew Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Collins, Frank Santana, and Osborne to honor the heroic efforts of First Lieutenant today to honor the Congressional Medal of Crosby, among many others that I’m Brian Thacker of the United States Army. Honor Society, comprised solely of Medal of sure I’m going to forget to mention to- First Lieutenant Thacker was with the 92nd Honor recipients. During this week, the recipi- night. Field Artillery Regiment and received his ents will assemble to honor and remember all Remember, this is an honor tonight. Medal of Honor for actions of great gallantry who have served our country and to further We are not Republicans. We are not on March 31, 1971 in Vietnam. the brotherhood among one another. This Democrats. We are Americans coming When First Lieutenant Thacker’s base was year, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has been cho- together to honor in a bipartisan fash- attacked he assisted in its defense and re- sen as the site for the convention and Ser- ion 79 individuals who fought to pro- mained in position when it became apparent geant First Class Litterell of the United States tect the freedoms that we enjoy and to that evacuation of the base was necessary. Army and his valiant efforts will be recognized be able to stand here on this House He organized and directed the withdrawal of and he will be the featured hero of this year’s floor in freedom and to be Americans the remaining friendly forces with complete convention. and to govern. disregard for his personal safety. First Lieuten- Sergeant First Class Littrell was awarded It is with great pride that I was able ant Thacker remained inside the perimeter the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to be joined tonight by my colleague, alone to provide covering fire until all friendly and intrepidity above and beyond the call of my friend, TULSI GABBARD, also a mem- forces had escaped. Due to his selfless acts, duty in Kontum province, Republic of Vietnam, ber of our military today. Thank you First Lieutenant Thacker remained trapped be- on 4–8 April 1970. Sergeant First Class Littrell for your service, TULSI. Thank you for hind enemy lines for eight days before he was was assigned to the United States Military As- your service to your country here and finally rescued. sistance Command, Vietnam, and Advisory

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After es- February 23, 1945, on the island of Iwo Jima. on July 1964, in Vietnam. tablishing a defensive perimeter on a hill on Flanked by only four riflemen, time and again, While defending a U.S. military installation April 4, the battalion he was assigned was Corporal Williams advanced into the enemy against an attack by hostile forces, Colonel subjected to an intense enemy mortar attack defenses to set charges and wipe out enemy Donlon directed the defense operations in the which killed the Vietnamese commander, one positions with a flamethrower. He brazenly midst of an enemy barrage. advisor, and seriously wounded all the advi- charged pillboxes and enemy defenses to He marshaled his forces and ordered the re- sors except Sergeant First Class Littrell. Dur- pave the way for his fellow soldiers. His moval of needed ammunition from a blazing ing the ensuing four days, Sergeant First ‘‘unyielding determination and extraordinary building. He then dashed through small arms Class Littrell exhibited near superhuman en- heroism’’ are legendary. fire, detected the enemy and quickly dis- durance as he single-handedly bolstered the But Woody’s devotion nor did he feel his patched them. besieged battalion. Repeatedly abandoning duty ended there. Back home he served as a Colonel Donlon sustained a severe stomach positions of relative safety, he directed artillery civilian counselor and as a volunteer in his wound and disregarded his own injury for the and air support by day and marked the unit’s church, community and with veterans’ organi- wellbeing of his men. location by night, despite the heavy, con- zations. A lifetime dedicated to repay those As daylight brought defeat to the enemy, centrated enemy fire. His dauntless will in- who gave all so that he and countless others Colonel Donlon reorganized his defenses and stilled in the men of the 23rd Battalion a deep could come home; a lifelong commitment to administered first aid to the wounded. desire to resist. Assault after assault was re- assisting veterans, their spouses and children. It is for his extreme display of bravery that pulsed as the battalion responded to the ex- For all his valiant devotion to our Nation, I I am proud to honor and remember the ac- traordinary leadership and personal example am proud to honor Chief Warrant Officer Four, tions of Colonel Roger Hugh Charles Donlon. exhibited by Sergeant First Class Littrell as he Hershel Woodrow Williams. HONORING PETTY OFFICER ROBERT R. INGRAM continuously moved to those points most seri- HONORING SERGEANT EINAR H. INGMAN, JR. Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ously threatened by the enemy, redistributed Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to honor the valiant efforts of Hospital Corps- ammunition, strengthened faltering defenses, honor the valiant efforts of Sergeant Einar H. man Third Class Robert R. Ingram of the cared for the wounded and shouted encour- Ingman, Jr. of the United States Army. United States Navy. agement to the Vietnamese in their own lan- Sergeant Einar H. Ingman, Jr. was awarded Petty Officer Ingram was awarded the guage. When the beleaguered battalion was fi- the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and nally ordered to withdraw, numerous am- and intrepidity above and beyond the call of intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty bushes were encountered. Sergeant First duty in action against the enemy in Korea. in Republic of North Vietnam on 28 March Class Littrell repeatedly prevented widespread Members of Sergeant Ingman’s company 1966. disorder by directing air strikes to within 50 were pinned down by pinned down enemy fire Petty Officer Ingram accompanied a point meters of their position. Through his indomi- that wounded all squad leaders and several platoon as it engaged an outpost of a North table courage and complete disregard for his other men. Then Cpl. Ingman assumed com- Vietnamese battalion. As the fighting moved safety, he averted excessive loss of life and mand, reorganized and combined the two from a ridge to a rice paddy, the tree line ex- injury to the members of the battalion. The trapped squads, and proceeded to charge the ploded with a hail of bullets from 100 North Vi- sustained extraordinary courage and selfless- enemy machine guns alone. He took out one etnamese regulars. ness displayed by Sergeant First Class Littrell crew with a grenade before being hit by a sec- In mere moments, the platoon ranks were over an extended period of time were in keep- ond machine gun. Seriously injured, and with decimated. Oblivious to the dangers, Petty Of- ing with the highest traditions of the military incredible courage and stamina, Cpl. Ingman ficer Ingram crawled across the bullet-spat- service and reflect great credit on him and the rose and killed the entire gun crew using only tered terrain to reach a downed Marine. U.S. Army. It is for his courage and unwaver- his rifle before falling unconscious from his Ingram was injured, but he proceeded to ing devotion to duty that I am proud to honor wounds. As a result of this singular action, the collect ammunition from the dead and offered and remind our fellow Americans of the ac- defense of the enemy was broken, his squad aid to the wounded. tions of Sergeant First Class Littrell. secured its objective, and more than 100 hos- From 4 pm until just prior to sunset, Petty HONORING SECOND LIEUTENANT WALTER D. tile troops abandoned their weapons and fled Officer Ingram pushed, pulled, cajoled, and EHLERS in disorganized retreat. doctored his Marines. Despite pain and the Mr. LOWNETHAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today It is for his courage and unwavering devo- probability of his own death, Petty Officer to honor the heroic efforts of Second Lieuten- tion to duty that I am proud to honor and re- Ingram’s actions, initiative and dedication to ant Walter David Ehlers of the United States member the actions of Sergeant Einar H. duty saved many lives. Army. Ingman, Jr. In 2001, I was honored to be able to dedi- Second Lieutenant Ehlers was with the 1st HONORING MAJOR GENERAL PATRICK HENRY cate the Medical clinic at our local Navy base Infantry Division and was awarded the Medal BRADY in honor of his courage and unwavering devo- of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in action Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today we tion to duty. near Goville, France. honor Major General Patrick Henry Brady of In Jacksonville, he continues his work as a Second Lieutenant Ehlers was of part of the the United States Army. nurse and is considered a local hero. I am second wave on D-Day. When the first wave Major General Brady was awarded the proud to recognize the bravery and heroism of became pinned down, his unit was sent for- Medal of Honor for extreme heroism on Janu- Petty Officer Ingram. ward to assist. On June 9th he led his unit’s ary 6, 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam as a HONORING MASTER SERGEANT RONALD E. attack against German forces and defeated member of the 54th Medical Detachment. ROSSER several enemy machinegun nests. The next Major General Brady rescued dozens of se- Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he riously wounded men from an enemy-held ter- honor the heroic efforts of Master Sergeant singlehandedly diverted enemy fire so his fel- ritory blanketed by fog. He braved heavy Ronald Eugene Rosser of the United States low servicemen could withdrawal. Despite enemy fire and risked his own life to save the Army. being wounded, Second Lieutenant Ehlers lives of them. By the end of the day, Major Master Sergeant Rosser was serving with carried another wounded rifleman to safety. General Brady had employed three different the 2nd Infantry Division and received his After treatment, he refused to be evacuated aircraft to evacuate 51 wounded men, most of Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in and returned to leading his squad. whom would otherwise have perished. action on January 12, 1952 in Korea. It is for his display of indomitable courage It is for his unwavering courage that we are When Master Sergeant Rosser’s platoon that I am proud to honor and remember the proud to honor and appreciate the actions of came under heavy enemy fire from two sides, action of Second Lieutenant Walter David Major General Patrick Henry Brady, who lives he charged the enemy’s positions, taking the Ehlers. in New Braunfels, Texas. hill, and killing 7. Master Sergeant Rosser HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FOUR HONORING COLONEL ROGER HUGH CHARLES then descended to rearm and retake the hill HERSHEL WOODROW WILLIAMS DONLON once more while eliminating enemies along Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ms. JENKINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the way. After he had taken the hill a third honor Hershel Woodrow Williams and his he- honor the heroic efforts of Colonel Roger time and killed at least 13, Master Sergeant roic efforts and continued selfless service to Hugh Charles Donlon of the United States Rosser helped retrieve the wounded men and his fellow veterans. Army. make a successful withdrawal.

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Accord- EN TO COMMIT, OR SUPPORT and security annex (hereinafter collec- ingly, I have approved the ATOMAL TERRORISM—MESSAGE FROM tively referred to as the ‘‘ATOMAL Agreement with respect to the New THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Agreement’’), as a proposed agreement Party and authorized the DOD to co- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 113–63) for cooperation authorizing the ex- operate with the New Party in the con- change of U.S. Restricted Data and text of NATO upon satisfaction of the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Formerly Restricted Data within the requirements of section 123 of the fore the House the following message context of the North Atlantic Treaty Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amend- from the President of the United Organization (NATO) between the ed. States; which was read and, together United States of America and the fol- with the accompanying papers, referred The 60-day continuous session period lowing member of NATO: the Republic provided for in section 123 begins upon to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Croatia (hereinafter the ‘‘New receipt of this submission. and ordered to be printed: Party’’). In addition, I am pleased to transmit BARACK OBAMA. To the Congress of the United States: THE WHITE HOUSE, September 18, 2013. Section 202(d) of the National Emer- my written approval, authorization, and determination concerning the gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides f for the automatic termination of a- na- ATOMAL Agreement with respect to tional emergency unless, within 90 the New Party, with a copy of the memorandum of the Secretary of De- COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION days prior to the anniversary date of REFORM its declaration, the President publishes fense with respect to the agreement. in the Federal Register and transmits to The ATOMAL Agreement entered into The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Congress a notice stating that the force on March 12, 1965, with respect to the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- emergency is to continue in effect be- the United States and the other NATO uary 3, 2013, the gentleman from Cali- yond the anniversary date. In accord- members at that time. The Czech Re- fornia (Mr. CA´ RDENAS) is recognized for ance with this provision, I have sent to public, the Republic of Hungary, the 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- the Federal Register for publication the Republic of Poland, Spain, the Repub- nority leader. lic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Esto- enclosed notice stating that the na- Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Mr. Speaker, it is a nia, the Republic of Latvia, the Repub- tional emergency with respect to per- great honor to be here on the floor to lic of Lithuania, Romania, the Slovak sons who commit, threaten to commit, speak to America and those around the Republic, and the Republic of Slovenia or support terrorism declared in Execu- world who watch and understand all subsequently became parties to the tive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, that we try to do in this Congress. It ATOMAL Agreement. The New Party is to continue in effect beyond Sep- gives me great pleasure and honor to has signed this agreement and has indi- tember 23, 2013. speak tonight about a very important cated its willingness to be bound by it. The crisis constituted by the grave issue that faces America but is just as The ATOMAL Agreement with respect acts of terrorism and threats of ter- important to people from all over the to the New Party meets the require- rorism committed by foreign terror- world. ists, including the terrorist attacks on ments of the Atomic Energy Act of The United States of America is the September 11, 2001, in New York and 1954, as amended. Although the country where dreams come true. It’s Pennsylvania and against the Pen- ATOMAL Agreement continues in force not hard to see that citizenship is a tagon, and the continuing and imme- with respect to the United States and cornerstone of that American Dream. diate threat of further attacks on the other current parties to it, it will We’re a Nation of immigrants—and im- United States nationals or the United not become effective as an agreement migration remains one of the great States that led to the declaration of a for cooperation authorizing the ex- strengths of our great Nation. national emergency on September 23, change of atomic information with re- 2001, has not been resolved. These ac- spect to the New Party until comple- Yesterday, we celebrated Citizenship tions continue to pose an unusual and tion of procedures prescribed by sec- Day and were reminded of the impor- extraordinary threat to the national tions 123 and 144 b. of the Atomic En- tant contributions immigrants have security, foreign policy, and economy ergy Act of 1954, as amended. made to America—immigrants from all of the United States. For this reason, I For more than 40 years, the ATOMAL over the world. have determined that it is necessary to Agreement has served as the frame- As Congress continues to delay the continue the national emergency de- work within which NATO and the other passage of comprehensive immigration clared in Executive Order 13224 with re- NATO members that have become par- reform, we’re again reminded that the spect to persons who commit, threaten ties to this agreement have received inclusion of a pathway to citizenship is to commit, or support terrorism. the information that is necessary to an essential to ensuring that all immi- BARACK OBAMA. understanding and knowledge of, and grants are able to fully contribute to THE WHITE HOUSE, September 18, 2013. participation in, the political and stra- our economy, workforce, and to our f tegic consensus upon which the collec- communities. tive military capacity of the Alliance AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PAR- depends. This agreement permits only One of the major reasons that we TIES TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC the transfer of atomic information, not have so many undocumented workers TREATY FOR COOPERATION RE- weapons, nuclear material, or equip- in this great Nation is because our GARDING ATOMIC INFORMA- ment. Participation in the ATOMAL legal immigration system is broken. TION—MESSAGE FROM THE Agreement will give the New Party the We should work as hard as possible to PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED same standing within the Alliance with ensure that hardworking men and STATES (H. DOC. NO. 113–64) regard to nuclear matters as that of women who simply want to live the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the other current parties to the American Dream can do so—and that fore the House the following message ATOMAL Agreement. This is impor- they can do so as American citizens. from the President of the United tant for the cohesiveness of the Alli- What happens when immigrants are States; which was read and, together ance and will enhance its effectiveness. able to become citizens rather than with the accompanying papers, referred I have considered the views and rec- just seeing their immigration status le- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs ommendations of the Department of galized? The answer is simple. We—all and ordered to be printed: Defense (DOD) and other interested of us in America—will have a stronger To the Congress of the United States: agencies in reviewing the ATOMAL and more integrated Nation, a stronger

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