[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CONCEPCION MORON, A WORLD WAR II HERO

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. VELA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Private First Class 
Concepcion G. Moron and his bravery during World War II.
  Private First Class Concepcion G. Moron of the 304th Infantry 
Regiment of the United States Army heroically distinguished himself in 
combat in Germany on April 1, 1945. While advancing upon the town of 
Steinfischbach, Private Moron's company faced enemy fire from nearby 
woods. Private Moron led his squad through the woods as they 
encountered heavy machine gun fire. Private Moron, risking his own 
life, fired upon the enemy gunners, killing one and forcing two 
additional e to surrender. This courageous act is in keeping with the 
highest traditions of the Armed Forces.
  For these acts of bravery and heroism, Mr. Moron was awarded the 
Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground combat against 
an armed enemy during World War II in the European Theater of 
Operations.
  On behalf of those whose lives he saved, I rise to recognize the 
exemplary service of Concepcion G. Moron.

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