[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E979]
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  REMARKS FOR SERGEANT WILLIAM E. HALL, AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 1, 2004

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, on February 3, 1953, the Headquarters of 
the 40th Infantry Division declared that Sergeant William E. Hall 
(US54024606, Infantry, United States Army, 224th Infantry Regiment) 
distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Kumhwa, Korea, on the 
16th of June and 17th of June 1952. As Sergeant Hall's platoon advanced 
up an enemy-held hill, the enemy who was waiting in ambush, let loose 
with a murderous attack. Many casualties were sustained, including 
Sergeant Hall, who suffered painful wounds. With complete and utter 
disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Hall fully exposed himself 
to enemy fire in order to rally and encourage his men. All radio 
communications had been knocked out by enemy fire, but Sergeant Hall 
courageously remained exposed to enemy small arms, automatic weapons, 
and mortar fire in order to maintain communications by voice and call 
for reinforcements. The courage, outstanding devotion to duty, and 
determination displayed by Sergeant Hall under extremely hazardous 
conditions were directly responsible for maintaining vital 
communications and resulted in the arrival of needed reinforcements. 
Sergeant Hall's outstanding courage while risking his life was 
inspiring to his men and reflects great credit upon himself and the 
United States Army. Sergeant Hall entered the Federal service from 
Texas.

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