[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1592]
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                          HONORING JAKE KRAUS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor I would like to 
recognize Jake Kraus for his heroic efforts during World War II. His 
courage led to the liberation of thousands of half-starved American 
prisoners from the inhumane living conditions that they had been forced 
to endure.
  Jake Kraus grew up on a farm in Pea Green, Colorado. Mr. Kraus was 
drafted into the war and served as a tank driver under the command of 
General Eisenhower. The capture of the Ludendorf Bridge was due in part 
to Mr. Kraus and his Tank Destroyer Group, which in turn, opened the 
first permanent gateway to Berlin. This marked the defeat of Hitler's 
dream and the beginning of the long-awaited liberation of the American 
Prisoners Of War.
  Mr. Speaker, the service that Mr. Kraus gave our country will always 
be remembered by the soldiers whose lives he saved and by their 
families for the years to come. Even after putting his life on the 
line, Kraus insists that he did nothing heroic. But such a humble and 
brave individual deserves many accolades for his service to our 
country. It is with great admiration that I thank and congratulate Mr. 
Kraus for a job well done.

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