[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 159 (Friday, October 19, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S13152]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO COLONEL HERBERT S. LOCKETT

 Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
COL Herbert S. Lockett, former ombudsman for the National Committee for 
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Colonel Lockett has a long 
and distinguished history of service to our Nation, both as a soldier 
and as a volunteer ensuring that National Guard and Reserve soldiers 
are prepared for battle. His service, both on the front lines and 
behind the scenes, is noble and commendable. It is for this reason that 
I honor him today.
  Colonel Lockett served as a combat medic in the Southwest Pacific 
Theater during World War II, earning a Bronze Star, an Outstanding 
Leadership Commendation, and three Campaign Stars. He cared for those 
who were wounded and risked his own safety in service to others. Those 
who brave bullets to provide care are truly heroic, and Colonel Lockett 
was no exception.
  He went on to serve in Korea as an infantryman, where he earned a 
Silver Star for Gallantry at the Battle of Pork Chop Hill. While his 
unit had taken heavy casualties, and many in his unit threatened to 
desert, he took charge and they fought until reinforcements arrived, 
earning two Presidential Unit Citations and credit for 2,000 Chinese 
KIAs.
  Even after retiring from active duty, Colonel Lockett continued to 
serve his country. Colonel Lockett has been a volunteer with National 
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve helping to 
prepare soldiers in National Guard and Reserve units to be deployed for 
combat operations. For his efforts in this regard he has been awarded 
the James N. Roche Spirit of Voluntarism Award, the highest award given 
by the committee.
  Mr. President it is my honor to pay tribute to this great Alabamian, 
and most of all this great American. He serves as a shining example of 
the American spirit. He is loved by all who know him for his tireless 
work and determination.

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