[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H5630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ARTHUR J. JACKSON

  (Mr. VALADAO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the valiant efforts 
of Private First Class Arthur J. Jackson of the United States Marine 
Corps.
  Private First Class Arthur J. Jackson was awarded the Medal of Honor 
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of 
duty in action against the enemy in Japan.
  When Private First Class Arthur J. Jackson's platoon's left flank 
advance was held up by the fire of Japanese troops, Private First Class 
Jackson charged a large pillbox housing approximately 35 enemy 
soldiers. Pouring his automatic fire into the opening of the fixed 
installation to trap the occupying troops, he hurled white phosphorous 
grenades and explosive charges demolishing the pillbox and killing the 
enemies. He advanced two smaller positions and stormed one gun position 
after another until he succeeded in wiping out a total of 12 pillboxes 
and 50 Japanese soldiers. His gallant initiative and heroic conduct in 
the face of extreme peril reflect the highest credit upon Private 
Jackson and the U.S. Naval Service.
  It is for his courage and unwavering devotion to duty that I am proud 
to honor and remember the actions of Private First Class Arthur J. 
Jackson.

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