[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 131 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H8409]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN H. McCLAIN

  (Ms. HARRIS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a lifetime of courage 
and selflessness. Brigadier General John H. McClain, who passed away 
early this morning, valiantly served our Nation for nearly 4 decades, 
both on active duty and as a Reservist.
  A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, General McClain enlisted in the 
United States Army in 1940. He fought in the Second World War's 
European Theater, participating in the Battle of the Bulge and in the 
Relief of Bastogne as a member of General George Patton's Third Army. 
He also served in the Korean War as senior adviser with the Korean 
Military Advisory Group.
  His induction into the Field Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame in 
1976 capped a heavily decorated career that included the Legion of 
Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Europe Theater of Operations Medal 
with three campaign stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean 
Service Medal with three campaign stars, and the United Nations Service 
Medal.
  Mr. Speaker, as we offer our prayers and condolences to his beloved 
wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann, may this American hero's devotion to 
his country continue to animate our dreams and aspirations as public 
servants.




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