[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 102 (Monday, July 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
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                 TRIBUTE TO GEORGE E. ``SHORTY'' McGRAW

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 1999

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great Arkansan. 
This man served his country with intelligence, courage, and dedication, 
Mr. George E. ``Shorty'' McGraw.
  Mr. McGraw was born in 1918 in Gillett, Arkansas. He worked as an 
auto mechanic until 1941, when he enlisted into the military. Mr. 
McGraw went on to graduate from Air Mechanic School and Flight Engineer 
School. He later served overseas with the Twentieth Air Force, 6th Bomb 
Group. On July 20, 1945, while flying his 33rd mission, Mr. McGraw was 
shot down and wounded. He was captured, beaten, and taken as a prisoner 
of war until his release on his 27th birthday. Mr. McGraw later 
attended Navigator Training School. He eventually retired as a Captain 
in 1961 with a total of 10,000 flying hours over his twenty years of 
service.
  George E. ``Shorty'' McGraw is not only a wonderful citizen, neighbor 
and friend, he is a brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-
grandfather. He is the heart and soul of his community. Captain McGraw 
was recently bestowed with a Purple Heart for his selfless service of 
his country. His devotion and love for his country never diminished. 
Captain McGraw serves as an inspiration to all.

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