[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 134 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING WORLD WAR II AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARTHUR NIELSON

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Arthur Neilson, a proud veteran who served during both World 
War II and the Korean War.
  Within two days of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, Mr. Neilson 
volunteered to serve and defend America. During his eight years in the 
Marines, Mr. Neilson served in the Solomons, Bismarck Island and the 
Philippines.
  Following his retirement from the Marines in 1949, Mr. Neilson once 
again answered the call to duty and volunteered to join the Army in 
1950. Deployed to Korea, Mr. Neilson was wounded by North Korean 
soldiers during a gun battle. Hiding in a foxhole and covered only by a 
tarp, Mr. Neilson hid from the approaching North Korean troops and the 
massive snowfall that enveloped his hiding spot.
  Suffering from the gunshot wound and frostbite, Mr. Neilson was 
eventually saved by passing American troops. For his sacrifices over 
his twenty-five year military career, some of Mr. Neilson's awards 
include the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantryman 
Badge.
  I know that Mr. Neilson's wife of more than 50 years, Joyce, and 
their four children are extremely proud of the career and 
accomplishments of Mr. Neilson. They have traveled throughout the world 
with him and have been at his side when he has been recognized with 
many awards for a job well done.
  Mr. Speaker, true American heroes like Arthur Neilson should be 
honored for their service to our Nation and for their commitment and 
sacrifices in battle. They are truly part of America's greatest 
generation.

                          ____________________