[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 29 (Thursday, February 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E225-E226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO JOHN DUDLEY TERRELL, JR.

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2013

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the memory of 
an American hero and a good friend, Mr. John Dudley Terrell, Jr., who 
recently passed away at the age of 91.
   A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Mr. Terrell graduated from 
McGill Institute and attended Springhill College.
   Like many Alabamians of his generation, John answered his country's 
call to serve during World War II. As a young lieutenant with the Army 
Air Corps, he flew 51 combat missions at the controls of a B24 
Liberator bomber in the European Theater of Operations.
   His considerable wartime experience included participation in three 
historic battles: Air Offensive Europe, The Rome-Arno Campaign, and the 
Battle of Normandy where his bravery and combat piloting skills no 
doubt helped to advance the Allied efforts against the Axis powers.
   For his courageous service, he received the Distinguished Flying 
Cross, the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the European 
Theater Medal with three Bronze Stars.
   After the Allied Victory in Europe, Mr. Terrell left the Army Air 
Corps to return to civilian life where he traded his role as an aviator 
for that of an Independent Insurance Agent in his hometown.
   He partnered with business associates to form the Robertson, Grove 
and Terrell Agency. Later he joined W.K.P. Wilson and Son's, Inc. 
During his long and successful career in the insurance industry, he 
distinguished himself as exceptional businessman. Among his 
achievements, he was presented the Chartered Property Casualty 
Underwriter (CPCU) designation. He later joined TriCorp, Inc., where he 
worked until his well-deserved retirement.
   John was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church of 
Mobile. He was also an active member of numerous local community 
service organizations including several mystic societies.
   On behalf of the people of South Alabama, I wish to extend my 
personal condolences to his wife of 60 years, Annunziata, their three 
children: Liz, John III, and Kathleen, and their 10 grandchildren. You 
are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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