[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1230-E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A PROCLAMATION HONORING CORPORAL CARLOS M. EASTERDAY 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, Corporal Easterday was assigned as a Private First Class to 
Company E, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division; and
  Whereas, Corporal Easterday was involved in a combat mission near 
Kumsong, Korea on August 8, 1951; and

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  Whereas, Corporal Easterday exposed himself to two separate fixed 
automatic weapons positions in order to relieve his platoon from deadly 
suppression fire; and
  Whereas, Corporal Easterday eliminated both positions with expert use 
of both rifle fire and hand grenades while completely unsupported and 
exposed to enemy fire; and
  Whereas, Corporal Easterday's actions allowed his platoon to advance 
on the flank of their objective and quickly capture it, saving lives 
and material with the speed of its accomplishment; now, therefore, be 
it
  Resolved, that along with his friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I congratulate Corporal Carlos M. 
Easterday 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 August 
1951, and all the days of his service to the United States Army.

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