[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING THE HANNA BROTHERS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I received an inspiring 
letter from Jim Miles of Columbia, South Carolina, describing the valor 
of his grandfather, James Hanna and his five granduncles. Incredibly, 
these six coal-mining brothers from West Virginia served at the same 
time in World War II.
  Roy Hanna, U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division, fought in Italy and 
Germany, receiving two bronze stars. Fred Hanna, U.S. Army, 1st Armored 
Division, was captured at Tunisia and then lost 90 pounds through 
torture and imprisonment, until he was liberated by British troops. 
Bert Hanna, U.S. Army, Armored Division, fought at Okinawa. Carl Hanna, 
U.S. Army Air Corps, 9th Air Force, fought in Europe as part of the 
anti-aircraft battalion. John Hanna, U.S. Army Air Corps, 8th Air 
Force, fought in Germany. James Hanna, U.S. Marines, 6th Marine 
Division, fought in Okinawa as part of a mortar crew, but was quickly 
recruited as a sniper when battle commenced.
  The Hanna brothers returned to Fort Jackson in South Carolina after 
the war, and John and James stayed to start their families in the 
Palmetto State. Even though all six brothers have passed away, their 
service will always be remembered as an enduring symbol of patriotism 
and duty. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Hanna brothers 
for their brave service.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops. We will never forget September 
11.

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