[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 136 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1877-E1878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING MR. CLAUDE RUNDLE AND THE CREW OF THE LST-460

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2007

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Claude 
Rundle of Port Charlotte, FL, and the other exceptional crew members of 
the LST-460 ship during its service in World War II.
  The LST-460 was commissioned on February 15, 1943 and was assigned to 
the Asiatic-Pacific theatre between 1943 and 1944. The LST-460 and its 
crew participated in over a half dozen operations including the 
consolidation of the Southern Solomons and the Mindoro Landing. On 
December 21, 1944, the LST-460 was lost in action when it was attacked 
by enemy aircraft while sailing off the coast of the Philippines. The 
LST-460 and its crew earned six battle stars and the Navy Unit 
Commendation for World War II service.
  For the last 25 years, the survivors of the LST-460 have hosted a 
reunion to commemorate their service and bravery. Mr. Rundle is one of 
these survivors and I am honored to be able to recognize him today. 
Beyond our

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shores, Mr. Rundle and the other brave men who served and fought on the 
LST-460 ensured the ability of our country to lead the world in 
securing democracy for those less fortunate. As these men gather 
together to celebrate their brotherhood, it is my hope that they are 
filled with a great sense of pride and accomplishment as our freedom is 
possible because of their great sacrifices.
  On behalf of Florida's 16th Congressional District, I want to express 
my deepest gratitude to Mr. Rundle and the other crew members of the 
LST-460 for their honorable service to our Nation.

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