[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1825]
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 GLENN BOWERS, WAR HERO AND FIGHTER ACE RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SERVICE IN 
                              WORLD WAR II

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a distinguished 
war hero who is one of my constituents. Mr. Glenn Bowers, a veteran who 
served in the Marine Corps during World War II, recently received his 
Air Medal with Gold Stars.
  Glenn Bowers has been credited with 70 missions during the war in the 
South Pacific. He served with distinction in the Marine Corps' famous 
``Blacksheep'' Squadron No. 214, and with Squadrons No. 218 and No. 251 
from November 1943 to September 1994.
  Serving in the military during World War II is nothing unusual for a 
large part of America's population. Over 16 million men were a part of 
the massive military effort to turn back the armies of Nazi Germany and 
the navies of the Japanese Empire. But Glenn Bowers is different. He 
flew many combat missions, risking his life and safety numerous times 
over the period in which he served. He fought the menace of fascism, 
and played no small role in preserving the freedom and independence of 
the United States for his and future generations. Glenn's service is 
well-recognized by his receipt of the Air Medal.
  Glenn Bowers is having his service to all of us in the United States 
recognized by receiving the Air Medal. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my 
colleagues to join me today in congratulating Glenn. I am proud to have 
such an outstanding war hero be one of my constituents.

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