[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 114 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1717]
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                          WWII ACE REMEMBERED

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2006

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a great 
American warrior, Col. Herschel H. ``Herky'' Green. Herky Green was a 
pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II and is recognized as 
one of the sharpest shooters of the war. He passed away August 16, 2006 
from cancer at the age of 86.
  In his time as a fighter pilot, Herky Green amassed 402 combat flying 
hours over the course of 100 combat missions. He is credited with 
destroying 10 enemy aircraft on the ground and 18 aerial victories, 
earning him the designation of Ace. As the leading Ace of the 15th Air 
Force, Herky Green dominated the skies over Europe and Africa from 1943 
to 1944. During one mission against a group of German bombers, Green 
single-handedly destroyed six aircraft.
  Green continued to serve in the newly established U.S. Air Force 
until 1964. Among his numerous decorations, he earned the Distinguished 
Service Cross, a Silver Star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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