[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1227]
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 A PROCLAMATION HONORING SPC LESTER M. DANLEY FOR RECEIVING THE BRONZE 
           STAR MEDAL WITH ``V'' DEVICE CITATION FOR HEROISM

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, SPC Danley was assigned as a machine gunner with Company D, 
1st Battalion (Mechanized), 50th Infantry; and
  Whereas, SPC Danley was involved in a combat mission near Bong Song, 
Vietnam on December 10, 1967; and
  Whereas, SPC Danley repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire in order 
to give his fellow soldiers time to evacuate their wounded comrades; 
and
  Whereas, SPC Danley went so far as to move his vehicle directly into 
the line of enemy fire in order to protect another disabled armored 
personnel carrier; and
  Whereas, SPC Danley was able to inflict numerous enemy casualties 
during the facilitation of his comrades' evacuation with no regard to 
his own personal safety; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate SPC Lester M. Danley on 
winning the Bronze Star with ``V'' Device for heroism and gallant 
action. We recognize the incredible determination, loyalty, courage, 
and valor he displayed for his comrades on that day in December 1967, 
and all the days of his service to the United States Army.

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