[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 175 (Monday, December 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S13357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO GEORGE A. BANDOUVERES

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to George Bandouveres of Rollinsford, NH, for being honored 
with World War II medals for acts of bravery. George, a veteran of the 
U.S. Army, served his country with honor during World War II.
  I admire the many veterans who have served America with courage and 
devotion. My own father, a naval aviator, was killed in a World War II 
related incident days before my fourth birthday.
  As a Vietnam veteran, I admire the heroism of George Bandouveres. The 
medals he so bravely earned while serving in the 103rd Infantry 
Division are a tribute to his service to our Nation.
  George was active in World War II campaigns including: Sicily, 
Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, southern France, Rhineland, and Central 
Europe. For his services he received military medals including: Bronze 
Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American 
Campaign Medal, European-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with bronze and 
silver service stars and a bronze service arrowhead, Combat Infantryman 
Badge and Honorable Service Lapel Button.
  I was honored to help George secure the medals he acquired while 
serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. His courage and devotion 
to America are to be commended. It is truly an honor and a privilege to 
represent him in the U.S. Senate.

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