[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
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 RECOGNIZING MR. HOSEA SPENCER FOR HIS HONORABLE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 10, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable veteran, Mr. Hosea Spencer, of Greenville, Mississippi.
  Mr. Spencer attended Coleman Middle & High School, located in 
Greenville, Mississippi. He withdrew from school in the 11th grade to 
join the military, enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and serving 
through 1957. Mr. Spencer received his basic training at Lackland Air 
Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. After basic training, he became a 
part of the James Connally Air Force Base in Waco, Texas. He was 
stationed there for 2\1/2\ years, and held the title, Corporal, in the 
medical field.
  In September of 1956, Mr. Spencer volunteered to go overseas. He was 
stationed in England, where he was an Air Policeman at the 388th Air 
Police Squadron, which was his last duty assignment and major command.
  Mr. Spencer was awarded during his service time for being a Rifleman 
and a Sharpshooter. He also received a National Defense Service Medal.
  Mr. Spencer learned a lot about life during his time in the service. 
Being in the U.S. Air Force taught him everything as a young man and 
gave him a chance to see the world. His only regret is that he did not 
make a career with the military.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Hosea 
Spencer for his time and dedication to serving our country.

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