[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E70]
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                IN HONOR OF MAJOR GENERAL SALVE MATHESON

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor MG Salve H. Matheson, 
who passed away January 8 at the age of 84. Major General Matheson's 
life-long dedication to military service will forever remind us of the 
importance of courage and dedication, even in trying times.
  Born in Seattle, Major General Matheson and his family moved to 
Monterey in 1920. After graduating from UCLA, he was commissioned as a 
second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. During World War II, Major General 
Matheson participated in D-Day at Normandy, the liberation of Holland, 
the storm of Hitler's ``Eagle Nest'' and the defense of Bastogne. The 
heroics of his unit were forever immortalized by historian Stephen 
Ambrose in the 1992 novel ``Band of Brothers.''
  During the Korean War, Major General Matheson continued to play key 
roles in major military operations, such as the amphibious landings at 
Inchon and Wonsan. In the Vietnam War, he commanded the 1st Brigade of 
the 101st Airborne Division and participated in the Tet Offensive. 
Major General Matheson continued his military career in Korea in the 
late 1960s by commanding the 2nd Infantry Division along the 
demilitarized zone.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to remember Major General Matheson for his 
distinguished career. His contribution to our country is immeasurable. 
MG Salve H. Matheson has left a legacy of leadership and service to his 
community that will not soon be forgotten. While he will be sorely 
missed, his life will continue to inspire those he touched.

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