[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E704]
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 LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR POSTHUMOUSLY TO 
                    BREVET BRIG. GEN. STRONG VINCENT

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 28, 1995
  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing 
legislation to authorize the Congressional Medal of Honor be given 
posthumously to Brevet Brig. Gen. Strong Vincent for his actions in the 
defense of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg.
  General Vincent's heroic leadership was responsible for the speedy 
placement of his brigade and tenacious defense against overwhelming 
odds. General Vincent directed the men defending Little Round Top to 
``hold against all hazards.''
  Without the leadership of Gen. Strong Vincent the Confederate Army 
would have taken Little Round Top, enabling them to place their 
artillery at the top of the hill and attack the flank of the Union 
Army. If Little Round Top would have fallen, the Battle of Gettysburg 
would have had a different ending.
  Gen. Strong Vincent was mortally wounded while rallying the 16th 
Michigan Regiment to reorganize and hold their ground. General Vincent 
acted above and beyond the call of duty and saved the day for the Union 
Army at the Battle of Gettysburg.
  For these important reasons, I am pleased to offer this bill to the 
House.


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