[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 106 (Thursday, August 4, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 4, 1994]
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              THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 4, 1994

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to commemorate the men 
and women of the U.S. Army and to pay special tribute to the members of 
the 196th Field Artillery. The 196th Field Artillery was formed at Fort 
Jackson, SC, when the 115th FA separated, sending half to Iceland and 
leaving half to form the new division. The 196th Field Artillery 
provided support for the Allied Forces at the Normandy beachhead and 
remained in France throughout the some of the bloodiest battles of the 
war. The troops of the 196th were also the first to enter Paris and 
helped in its liberation from Germany, resulting in five battle stars 
and the Arrowhead Badge.
  Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 50th anniversary of The Battle of the 
Bulge, where many of these men fought and lost their lives, I would 
like to offer my personal thanks and admiration to these men who fought 
so courageously in the pursuit of freedom. Because of these men and 
their sacrifices, Western Europe remains democratic and economically 
stable.
  Since 1968 these men have had a reunion with the inaugural year 
involving 7 men and since grown to over 100 attendees. There are 24 
States represented at this reunion by people who have helped provide a 
better life for all Americans.
  Today I join with the citizens in my district in saluting these men 
for their courage, dedication, and accomplishments. May God bless them 
with health and happiness in the years to come.

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