[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS FRANK A. HERDA

  (Mr. RENACCI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic efforts of 
Specialist Fourth Class Frank A. Herda of the United States Army.
  Specialist Herda was with Company A, 506th Infantry Regiment of the 
101st Airborne Division and was awarded the Medal of Honor for extreme 
bravery in action on January 29, 1968, in Vietnam.
  When five enemy soldiers charged the position held by Specialist 
Herda and two fellow soldiers, one of the attacker's grenades landed 
amongst the men. Without hesitating, Specialist Herda threw himself on 
it, shielding the blast with his body. Specialist Herda's valiant and 
selfless actions saved the lives of his two comrades.
  For his extraordinary bravery and commitment, I am proud today to 
honor and remember the actions of Specialist Frank A. Herda.

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