[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LYLE W. JENKS

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2014

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
life of an American hero, Lyle W. Jenks, who will be celebrating his 
94th birthday on March 29.
  Like many young Americans, Lyle was horrified by the attack on Pearl 
Harbor. His immediate response was to serve and defend his country. The 
following day, December 8, 1941, Mr. Jenks enlisted in the United 
States Army.
  Mr. Lyle Jenks left his job in Lansing, Michigan, and left to 
complete his basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California. He 
later was stationed at Fort Custer, Michigan.
  Mr. Jenks was deployed to the Aleutian Islands in June of 1943 on the 
island of Attu. While he was stationed in Attu, he worked in the 
message department. He stayed there until January 10, 1945 when he was 
assigned to the message department at the Pentagon. He was discharged 
on November 3, 1945 at Fort Myer, Virginia. He was proud to serve his 
country in the Army during the entire period of World War II.
  He received many awards and medals during his tour of duty. These 
medals included: the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign 
Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Motor 
Vehicle Drivers Medal, and Mechanic's Badge with W bar.
  Mr. Jenks was also honored with the Expert Infantryman Badge, 
Honorable Service Lapel Button, WW at Expert Infantryman Badge, 
Marksman Badge with Carbine bar, and Sharpshooter Badge with a Rifle 
Bar.
  Mr. Lyle Jenks went back to work just days after his separation from 
the military. He supported his family as a construction supervisor and 
maintenance worker until he was 80 years old. Lyle helped many elderly 
people who could not pay to repair their homes. He also served 
diligently in his church.
  Lyle and his wife Helen were married 35 years until she was taken 
from him by cancer. Lyle and Helen were not able to have children 
together.
  Lyle Jenks then married Patsy Savage and instantly her children 
became his children. Together, they now share the joy of grandchildren. 
They will celebrate 32 years of marriage this year.

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