[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1360]
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         CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF CARL ADDISON

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and pleasure that 
I rise today to commemorate Mr. Carl Addison on the occasion of his 
95th birthday, which he and his loved ones will celebrate on August 8. 
Mr. Addison has led an incredible life, truly worthy of this 
distinction.
  In 1939, Mr. Addison joined the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment in 
Oglethorpe, Georgia. The ``Fighting Sixth'' became an integral wing of 
Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army during World War II. Mr. Addison's 
group landed in France on June 8. This team served as a reconnaissance 
squad as they moved across Europe, and was there when Gen. Patton made 
his heroic run to Bastogne to rescue U.S. troops.
  At Bastogne, Mr. Addison was wounded from a gunshot wound to the knee 
and was sent to England for medical treatment. Though scheduled to 
return to the United States for further treatment, he went back to 
France to rejoin his group. His superior officer ensured Mr. Addison 
could stay with the 6th Cavalry, where he remained until the allies 
claimed victory in Europe.
  Mr. Addison returned home to Monroe, LA. in 1945 and married Bea 
Shamblin in the following year. They have one child together, Carl 
Addison, Jr.
  As his family and friends prepare to join together to honor Mr. 
Addison, he continues to exemplify a strong character of leadership and 
dedication. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. 
Addison on this truly significant birthday.

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