[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD T. JONES

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Richard T. Jones, a 
veteran of World War II, for his exemplary service in defense of 
freedom and award him with the Jubilee of Liberty Medal.
  On June 6, 1944 the United States and its allies embarked on the 
largest air, land, and sea invasion ever undertaken. This massive 
effort included 5,000 ships, 10,000 airplanes, and over 150,000 
American, British, Canadian, Free French, and Polish Troops. During the 
50th anniversary of this historic event, the French Government awarded 
the Jubilee of Liberty Medal to American servicemen for their 
participation in the Battle of Normandy.
  Richard enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944. He was 17 years 
old when he served in the D-Day invasion as Seaman First Class. In the 
early morning of June 6, 1944, his LST 357 landed at Omaha Beach, 
unloading amphibious Ducks and small boats loaded with infantry 
soldiers. His LST was under fire from German 88 mm guns, air fire and 
torpedoes in a bloody battle. The LST that Richard was assigned to also 
served as a medical transport to return the wounded back to England. 
Among Richard's medals are the American Theatre Victory Medal World War 
II, European African Middle Eastern Medal with 1 Star and Letter of 
Commendation.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Richard T. Jones for his heroic 
service in the United States Military. His dedication to this country 
in the theater of war is truly exemplary. I commend the sacrifices he 
has made to protect our freedoms and I am pleased to have the 
opportunity to recognize his service. I applaud Richard T. Jones for 
his successes and I wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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