[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 63 (Monday, May 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E706-E707]
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                   HONORING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2012

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to recognize the thirteen 
Medal of Honor

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recipients who trained in Mineral Wells, Texas, at Camp Wolters during 
World War II and at Fort Wolters during the Vietnam War. On March 23, 
2012, the Fort Wolters Gate Committee joined with the citizens of 
Mineral Wells to honor these brave men with two ceremonies on Medal of 
Honor Day.
  These thirteen outstanding individuals are First Lieutenant Eli L. 
Whiteley, First Lieutenant James M. Sprayberry, First Lieutenant 
Charles L. Thomas, First Lieutenant Vernon Baker, First Lieutenant Jack 
L. Knight, Second Lieutenant Audie L. Murphy, Staff Sergeant Edward A. 
Carter, Jr., Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel, Chief Warrant 
Officer Frederick Edgar Ferguson, Captain Ed Freeman, Captain Jon E. 
Swanson, Major Patrick H. Brady, and Major William E. Adams.
  The Medal of Honor is our nation's highest military honor that can be 
bestowed upon an individual service member by the United States 
government. It is given to men and women of the Armed Forces who set 
themselves apart through their uncommon courage, selflessness, and 
valor which goes above and beyond the call of duty. The recipients of 
this prestigious award are not only leaders among those with whom they 
serve, they are also the role models to whom future generations of 
Americans will always look. I am honored to be able to join in 
recognizing these heroes before Congress today.

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