[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A PROCLAMATION HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS (PFC) EUGENE F. WOOD 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, PFC Wood was assigned as a rifleman to Company C, 3rd 
Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division; and
  Whereas, PFC Wood was involved in a combat mission in Vietnam on 
January 10, 1968; and
  Whereas, PFC Wood's company came under heavy enemy fire while moving 
to the aid of another company; and
  Whereas, PFC Wood saw a fellow soldier fall wounded in an open rice 
paddy between his position and the enemy position; and
  Whereas, PFC Wood completely disregarded his personal safety and 
immediately moved forward to treat his wounded comrade; and
  Whereas, PFC Wood sustained multiple wounds from automatic weapons 
fire while attending to his comrade but refused to retreat or stop his 
treatment; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Private First Class 
Eugene F. Wood 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 January 
1968, and all the days of his service to the United States Army.

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