[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2051-E2052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILLIP B. WILLIAMS

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of United 
States Army Private First Class Phillip B. Williams who was killed on 
October 9, 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, while serving in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom.
  Private First Class Williams was assigned to Headquarters and 
Headquarters Company,

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4th Brigade Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Infantry Division, Fort 
Campbell, Kentucky. During his service, Private First Class was 
decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign 
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service 
Ribbon. For his bravery on October 9th, Private First Class Williams 
was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Army 
Good Conduct Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action 
Badge.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of United States Army 
Private First Class Phillip B. Williams. Private First Class Williams 
made the ultimate sacrifice for his country while defending democracy 
and freedom. He was a true patriot who served the United States of 
America with valor and courage. I am saddened by his loss and I extend 
my deepest sympathies to his family.

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