[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 133 (Friday, October 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING HARVEY WILLOUGHBY

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to honor an 
American who fought bravely for our country during World War II. Harvey 
Willoughby, a resident of Montrose, Colorado, was a soldier in the 
268th Field Artillery Battalion that fought courageously for our 
country during the war.
  Harvey's outfit was unique to the war effort. His battalion was armed 
with 8-inch guns that seemed more fitting for a battleship. They were 
capable of firing great distances and hitting targets beyond enemy 
lines. This gave the Allied forces an advantage that helped them forge 
forward through German forces. The 268th Field Artillery Battalion 
landed on the shores of Omaha Beach on August 27, 1944 following the 
historic D-Day invasion. After their arrival in St. Malo, it took less 
than three days for the 268th to overwhelm the German and Italian 
forces that were stationed there. Harvey and his battalion made their 
way east with their burly equipment and enormous guns fighting their 
way through Ubachsburgh, Aachen and several other cities until finally 
forcing German troops back across the Rhine. Harvey proudly served his 
country and earned several citations including the Bronze Star for his 
service during the war.
  Mr. Speaker, Harvey Willoughby fought bravely for our country. As a 
nation, we are indebted to him for the perseverance and heroism Harvey 
displayed during World War II. I would like to extend my warmest 
regards and thanks and the recognition of this Congress to Harvey 
Willoughby for the monumental sacrifices that he has made in service to 
our Flag.




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