[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HARLOW E. KENDING FOR HIS SERVICE IN WORLD 
                                 WAR II

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor 
Private First Class Harlow E. Kending for his valiant deeds during 
military service in World War II.
  As a member of the Headquarters Battery, 448th Anti-Aircraft 
Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, Mr. Kending fought against the 
scourge of Nazism that threatened to overtake the globe. On November 
23, 1944, while in Morhange, France, Mr. Kending's battery was attacked 
by enemy artillery. During this attack, an ammunition truck was struck 
and a fire ensued. Disregarding the impending dangers, Private Kending 
heroically took command of the situation, jumped into the nearest fuel 
truck, and drove it to a safer location. As the salvos rained down, 
Private Kending remained undaunted in evacuating the remaining vehicles 
and labored in the thick of battle until the fire was contained.
  For his heroic actions, Mr. Kending was awarded the Purple Heart and 
the Bronze Star. It is my pleasure to present to him these medals after 
nearly sixty years of waiting.
  The heroism and dedication of Private First Class Harlow E. Kending 
is what makes our military the greatest fighting force in the world. 
The courage he displayed during his service in World War II is 
exemplary of the American spirit. Mr. Kending's bravery will not be 
forgotten as Americans and freedom loving people all over the world 
remain forever indebted to his service.

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