[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 38 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H1434-H1435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT RICHARD PITTMAN

  (Mr. McNERNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)

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  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
recognizing the Medal of Honor Day, as well as honoring Master Sergeant 
Richard Pittman, a veteran who served more than 20 years in the 
Marines. Mr. Pittman earned the Medal of Honor, the Defense 
Distinguished Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, along with others.
  Mr. Pittman was born in Stockton, California, and attended local 
schools. After graduating from Franklin High School in Stockton, he 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During the Vietnam War, he 
was assigned as a rifleman to the First Platoon, Company I, Third 
Battalion, Fifth Marines, and would later become squad leader.
  While on assignment near the demilitarized zone, his leading company 
came under enemy fire at close range. Mr. Pittman risked his life to 
save many of his comrades while he exchanged fire and destroyed many 
enemy forces.
  I've been fortunate to get to know Mr. Pittman over the last several 
years and know that he cares deeply for this country. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Master Sergeant Richard Pittman and 
all the Nation's other veterans for their bravery and service to the 
United States.

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