[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
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    PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERS OF C COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH 
                     REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVISION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the brave men of the C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine 
Division for their courageous actions in April of 1947.
  World War II left many problems unresolved in China, and although 
some have forgotten, the United States sent Marines into China after 
World War II to disarm Japanese soldiers, protect them from revenge and 
relieve them from their bases.
  During the early morning hours of April 5, 1947, the C Company was 
attacked at Hsin Ho by the fighters of Chairman Mao Tse-tung. After the 
Japanese ripped out the plumbing and sabotaged the heating and water 
supplies, the communists attacked the outpost with a force of over 300 
men. Although under heavy fire, the Marines fought off the communists 
through the night, pursuing them for eight miles.
  When the sun rose that morning, five Americans were dead and eighteen 
wounded. Mr. Speaker, the United States will forever be indebted to the 
Marines who fought valiantly through the night of April 5, 1947. For 
nine years the C Company has attempted to gain official unit 
recognition for their bravery 54 years ago. I strongly believe it is 
the obligation of the United States to recognize these men who risked 
their lives in the pursuit of freedom.
  Therefore Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask my colleagues to join with 
me today in paying tribute to the brave men of C Company, 1st 
Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Their service has long 
passed but must never be forgotten.

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