[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER DAVID BOLTON, SR.

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                          HON. CARRIE P. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special 
tribute to the outstanding military career of Commander David Bolton, 
Sr. I am proud to recognize Commander Bolton for his exceptional 
military service to our country and for his humanitarian achievements.
  During his career Commander Bolton was known as hard working, 
conscientious in his profession, highly intelligent, keenly alert, 
progressive, firm in his convictions, and congenial. He was truly a 
credit to the military and to our country.
  Commander Bolton retired from the Department of Navy with an 
honorable discharge on September 1, 1964 after serving 22 years. During 
his career he received numerous decorations including the World War II 
Victory Medal, and American Theater Ribbon, and National Defense 
Service Medal. Upon his retirement from military service Commander 
Bolton received an Individual Citation for outstanding performance of 
legal duties while in the Navy from the Secretary.
  Commander Bolton was an attorney throughout his career and served as 
Judge Advocate for war crime trials. He prosecuted Japanese war 
criminals, investigated war crimes cases and conducted extensive 
research in international law. He also served as Division Legal Officer 
for the Third Marine Division on Okinawa and in Japan; Acting Director 
of the Appellate Defense Division in Washington; Command Legal Officer, 
Staff Legal Officer in Senior Commands; and Acting Legal Officer of the 
Sixth Naval District.
  In addition to his distinguished legal career, Commander Bolton was a 
great humanitarian. During his stay in Japan, he became very active in 
the plight of the children at the Cushin Gakuen Orphanage. After 
visiting the orphanage, he found the children and the facility in great 
need. He worked hard to raise the funds needed for clothing and medical 
supplies for the orphans and to repair the facility housing the 
children. Through this experience, Commander Bolton became an advocate 
for the children of the Cushin Gakuen Orphanage and helped to improve 
their social development through commitment of his time during non-duty 
hours. Commander Bolton was cited by the Japanese government for 
efforts on behalf of Japanese children.
  Mr. Speaker, Commander Bolton is now 90 years old and his 
distinguished career has been an inspiration to countless individuals 
and his humanitarian efforts touched the lives of so many. Our nation 
thanks him for his service.

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